Description: A dramatic marine oil painting of a ship’s crew escaping a sinking ship in a lifeboat by German American artist Anton Otto Fischer (1882-1962). Fischer was born in Munich, Germany and came to New York City in 1903. Among his illustrated books were "Moby Dick", "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", and "Treasure Island." He was known for his technical accuracy, as well as the portrayal of men's emotions in a variety of subjects. Fischer often used photographs to verify his illustrations. He is best known for his Gloucester, Massachusetts fishing scenes, war convoys, and marine battle scenes.Oil on canvas laid down on panel, signed and dated 13 lower right, and housed in a fine molded wooden frame. Dimensions: 24” H x 36” W, actual; 29 ¼” H x 41 ⅛” W, framed. Ref: 869 Item id: 10407 New Hampshire Antique Co-op 323 Elm StreetMilford, NH 03055 A local family business since 1983Named Best of New England by Yankee Magazine
Price: 5525 USD
Location: Milford, New Hampshire
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Artist: Anton Otto Fischer
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1913
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Theme: Marine
Material: Canvas
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Subject: Ships
