Description
Rotterdam from the Ferry — 1833
Thomas Shotter Boys (1803–1874)
after a drawing by Clarkson Stanfield (1793–1867)
Original tone lithograph
Description
Very fine 19th-century tinted lithograph from 1833, produced by the British master lithographer Thomas Shotter Boys, after a sketch by the famous marine painter Clarkson Stanfield. The work shows a vivid and authentic image of Rotterdam seen from the ferry, with a ship in the foreground, shipyard workers, wooden barrels, and the characteristic windmills on the horizon.
The lithograph is part of the prestigious series Stanfield Sketches, a series of topographical and marine views published in a small edition. The subtle tonal transitions, sketchy lines, and atmospheric depth are characteristic of Boys’ mastery of the early lithographic technique.
A particularly collectible work for enthusiasts of maritime art, Rotterdam history, and early 19th-century prints.
Details
- Title: Rotterdam from the Ferry
- Artist: Thomas Shotter Boys
- After a drawing by: Clarkson Stanfield
- Year: 1833
- Technique: tone lithograph (crayon lithography)
- Origin: From the series Stanfield Sketches
- State Very good; fresh print, nice contrast
- Framing Classic wooden frame with mount (as pictured)
Dimensions
- Image: approx. 28 × 39 cm
- List: approx. 52 × 63.5 cm
Why this work is special
- Early museum-quality lithograph
- Rare topographical view of Rotterdam
- Work by two influential British artists
- Perfect for collectors of maritime art and Dutch cityscapes
