Monumental classical marine painting with Dutch fishing boats in the stormy sea. It was executed by German  marine painter Johann Baptist Weiss (1812 Munich - 1879). He was famous German marine painter of the Munich School. He worked primarily in Munich and in Holland and is known for his dramatic maritime scenes, often featuring sailing ships on rough seas. Weiss's works have been traded internationally at auctions and are found in private collections around Europe.

Literature: ThB XXXV, 1942, 329 s ; Münchner Maler IV, 1983.

Inscription: signed J.Weiss lower left, monogrammed and dated on the boat (18)51.

Technique: oil on canvas, magificent original period gilt frame.

Mesurements: unframed 37 3/4" x 27 1/3" (96 x 69,5 cm),  framed 50 3/4" x 40 1/3" (129 x 102,5 cm).

Condition: good condition.