Ocean Liner Art

Marine Art ocean liner Statendam

Works

Willem Johan Hoendervanger

In this gallery I will show you some of my favorite ocean liner paintings I have made over the years. Every painting comes with a small description of what my intention was when painting the ship. I have also enclosed a short history of each ship supplemented with some interesting photo’s. Enjoy!

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Caronia

This watercolor painting shows the iconic Caronia in New York which was operated by Cunard Line from 1947 till 1967. Watercolor: 50 x 65,3 cm.

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s.s. France

This watercolor shows the magnifique s.s.France in Southampton assisted by Red Funnel and Alexandria Towing tugs on a hot summer day.

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Bremen

This painting shows the German Bremen in New York harbor. It's a watercolor painting in the size 40 x 60 cm.

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Rex

This painting depicts the passenger ship Rex in 1939 in New York harbor prior to the outbreak of World War II. Pencildrawing on paper.

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Maasdam

This painting shows Maasdam in Southampton in the sixties. Watercolor. 35 x 49,4 cm.

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Saga Rose

The classic Saga Rose: former Sagafjord. This watercolor depicts here arrival in Antwerp. The size of the painting is 46,4 x 68 cm.

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Queen Elizabeth 2​

QE2 seen entering IJmuiden locks after visiting the city of Amsterdam. Watercolor. Size 50 x 65,3 cm.

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Willem Ruys

The most famous ship ever buit at De Schelde yard in Vlissingen. The painting shows her at her best. Watercolor on paper. Size: 40 x 54 cm.

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Statendam

Holland America Line's beautiful Statendam seen arriving in San Francisco at Pier 35s. This watercolor was made on paper and measures 46 x 74 cm.

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United States

This painting shows s.s.United States in Southampton. The work measures 32,3 x 47,2 cm.

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Prinses Margriet

Perhaps one the most beautiful cargo/passenger ships of the Oranje Lijn. This oil painting shows the Prinses Margriet in Canadian waters. The size of the work is 50 x 70 cm.

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Vava II

Pencil drawing of the super yacht Vava II seen in Flushing Roads. The size of this pencil drawing is 38,1 x 50,5 cm.

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Monterey

The classic American liner Monterey seen in San Francisco. The size of this watercolor on paper is 40 x 60 cm.

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Noordam

In the mid-fifties the Noordam can be seen on her way to her pier in Hoboken. Watercolor on Arches paper, size 23,7 x 50 cm.

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Nieuw Amsterdam

Holland America Line's flagship Nieuw Amsterdam in Rotterdam in the 60's. Watercolor on paper. The work measures 46 x 74 cm

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Bremen (New York)

This small watercolor painting shows the arrival of Bremen in New York.

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Prins Willem I

The Dutch ferry Prins Willem I arrives at the port of Terneuzen. The size of this work is 34 x 49.7 cm and it's made on paper.

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Modern ships

Besides classic ocean liners I do also create paintings of modern merchant ships. Do have a look here to see the details of these commissions.

Detail of painting Statendam (2)

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Willem Johan Hoendervanger

I’m a fulltime Dutch marine artist. I work for private and professional clients all over the world to create an unique artwork of their vessels. Which ship would you like to have a painting of? Contact me with your personal wishes. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Besides being a maritime artist I’m also the co-founder of a company which produces 1:1250 shipmodels. Make sure to check out our different (mainly Dutch) scale models. We do accept commissions from shipping companies as well. Feel free to ask for a price quote: More info: BFT1250.nl.

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