Artwork Description

Artist: Franz Xaver Simm
Medium: Oil on board
Dimensions: 16 x 24.5 cm
Condition Report: Overall good condition

This horizontal maritime composition captures the serene beauty of ships gently sailing on the water. The right side features a schematic view of the port, drawing the viewers eye into the tranquil scene. The artwork is enriched with warm hues complemented by modulated shades of blue, creating an inviting atmosphere that evokes a sense of contemplation. The delicate interplay of color and form invites the viewer to linger and reflect.

About the Artist: Franz Xaver Simm (1853-1924) was an Austrian painter and illustrator, renowned for his evocative maritime scenes. He studied at the Vienna Academy under notable artists, including Anselm Feuerbach and Eduard von Engerth. Simm spent significant time in Italy after receiving a travel grant in 1876, where his work matured under the influence of the Italian landscape. After marrying fellow artist Marie Mayer, he contributed murals to the Caucasian Museum in Tbilisi and later settled in Munich, where he continued to develop his distinctive style.