Marken funeral barge, Petrus van der Velden, artist, 1890-1891, Christchurch, Here, a summer funeral party makes its way to a church in the distance. A widow lies face down on top of the coffin, in accordance with local custom. The mood is evocative, the paintwork sketchy and impressionist. In fact, the work may be unfinished.
Marken funeral barge, Petrus van der Velden, artist, 1890-1891, Christchurch, Here, a summer funeral party makes its way to a church in the distance. A widow lies face down on top of the coffin, in accordance with local custom. The mood is evocative, the paintwork sketchy and impressionist. In fact, the work may be unfinished.