Philip Sadee
(The Hague 1837 – 1904)
Steamboat Arnhem – Westerbouwing (Steamship Arnhem – Westerbouwing)
Signed, titled and dated July 27, 1900 lower right
Oil on canvas laid down on panel, 34.6 x 49.9 cm
Note:
In 1877 RH Haentjes from Arnhem started the steamer company Concordia. From 1893, this company started to offer tours from Arnhem to the Westerbouwing, a garden restaurant. A furnished salon boat was used, decorated with paintings, a gilded swan on the bow and a glass cabin on the after-deck. On board there was live music and food and beverages were served.