The Shipwrecked Mariner

DESCRIPTION: This artwork is a photogravure print based on the 1861 painting "Fishermen Carrying a Drowned Man" (also known as The Shipwrecked Mariner) by the Dutch artist Jozef Israëls. Subject and Meaning: The painting depicts a sombre procession of fishermen carrying a deceased comrade over windswept sand dunes, highlighting the tragic and harsh lives of Dutch fishing communities. Israëls was a leading member of the Hague School of painters, often focusing on themes of realism and the struggles of working-class life. Original Artwork: The original oil-on-canvas painting measures approximately 129 cm x 244 cm and is housed in the National Gallery, London. Print Details: This specific print was reproduced by Boussod, Valadon & Co. and may have originated from 19th or early 20th-century publications. STYLE:Facsimile COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 25 x 15.5 CREATORS: Boussod, Valadon & Co. after Jozef Israëls PUBLICATION: Magazine of Art PUBLISHER: DATE: C19/20 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Works of Art PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.