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F. R. H. Nothe, Original Pastel on Paper after Emile Renouf Adrift, Signed

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F. R. H. Nothe, Original Pastel on Paper after Emile Renouf Adrift, Signed
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Stunning and emotionally evocative original greasy pastel on paper that is a faithful interpretation of the iconic En Derive (Adrift) by acclaimed French painter Emile Renouf. This haunting maritime scene captures a young boy adrift on a makeshift raft, eyes closed and body limp, encircled by churning waves and circling seagulls beneath a turbulent sky. The work is signed lower left by F. R. H. Nothe and dated May 27, 1900, a testament to the enduring influence of Renouf's deeply humanist vision. Nothe, though lesser known, demonstrates remarkable technical finesse and sensitivity in this interpretation, rendering the textures of sea and sky with dramatic chiaroscuro in earthy tones. The piece is beautifully presented in a distressed giltwood frame that enhances its historical resonance. A rare opportunity to acquire a powerful period interpretation of one of the late 19th century's most poignant images of vulnerability and endurance at sea.

Artist: F. R. H. Nothe after Emile Renouf (French, 1845-1894)
Issued: 1900
Dimensions: 34.50"L x 27.50"H
Country of Origin: France


Condition: Age related wear.