Antique French Marine Oil Painting of Sailboat at Sea, Signed

A powerful antique oil painting depicting a French sailboat battling the open sea under swirling skies. The vessel, heeled at an angle with wind-filled sails and whitecaps crashing along the bow, flies the French tricolor proudly from the stern. Rich texture, a strong palette of sea-greens and muted ochres, and skillful brushwork evoke both motion and emotion in this maritime scene. The painting is signed “Ne...” in the lower right, possibly referencing a lesser-known or regional French artist. Some light craquelure is present, consistent with age. The canvas is mounted in a simple wooden frame backed with board.

📍 Origin
France

📅 Date
Circa 1890–1910

📐 Dimensions
39 cm x 2.5 cm x 47 cm
15.4 in x 1 in x 18.5 in

⚖️ Weight
0.905 kg
2 lbs