Attributed to Albertus van Beest (1820-1860) Dutch, Oil on Canvas Maritime Landscape. Oil painting of a 19th-century maritime scene, featuring several sailing vessels and a small rowboat navigating choppy, wind-swept waters under a cloudy sky. Gallery label verso. Framed.

Overall Size: 36 x 26 in.
Sight Size: 14 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.

Albertus van Beest (1820–1860) was a Dutch marine artist and draughtsman celebrated for his evocative seascapes, ship portraits, and coastal scenes that reflect the rich maritime tradition of 19th‑century Europe. Born in Rotterdam, he was drawn early to nautical life and likely trained with established marine painters before gaining recognition for his finely detailed pencil and wash drawings as well as oil paintings of ships at sea. In 1843 he was invited by Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands to accompany an extended voyage to the Mediterranean, an experience that deepened his connection to maritime subjects. Later in life he moved to the United States, where he lived and worked in Boston and New York until his death, producing acclaimed works that blended Dutch Romantic sensibilities with the dynamic light and atmospheres of the Atlantic world. His drawings and paintings are held in major Dutch and American collections, underscoring his enduring legacy in marine art.

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