LOT 20
LUCIEN FRITS OHL
B. Palembang, 1904 – 1976
Junk Boats
Oil on board
40 x 30 cm
Private Collection, Canada
Signed on lower right
RM 2,500 – 5,000
Lucien Frits Ohl was a Dutch painter renowned for his depictions of Southeast Asian scenes, particularly those featuring traditional Chinese junks and the scenic village landscapes with paddy fields around Java and Yogyakarta. His works are characterized by vibrant colours and dynamic compositions, capturing the essence of life in the region. Ohl’s Junk Boats captures a tranquil yet evocative scene rooted in the maritime life of East Asia. Painted with his characteristic romanticism and fine attention to detail, the composition features a traditional Chinese junk gliding across calm waters, with elegant sails silhouetted against a hazy skyline.