Pieter Christiaan Cornelis Dommersen, also known as Pieter Cornelis Dommershuizen, was a Dutch painter known for his detailed and picturesque marine and river landscapes. Born on January 6, 1834, in Utrecht, Netherlands, Dommersen came from an artistic family and was influenced by his father, the marine painter Cornelis Christiaan Dommersen, who was also his initial teacher.
Dommersen's work is characterized by its fine attention to detail and often depicted Dutch coastal scenes, harbors, and river views, featuring ships and boats, bustling with activity. His paintings are imbued with a sense of romanticism and nostalgia for the maritime glory of the Netherlands.
He traveled extensively throughout his career, drawing inspiration from the various European countries he visited, including Belgium, France, and England. This exposure to different landscapes and seascapes influenced his palette and subject matter, contributing to the diversity in his work.
Dommersen's art gained considerable popularity, and he exhibited widely, both in the Netherlands and abroad, earning acclaim for his technical skill and his ability to capture the essence of water and the play of light upon it. His works have been collected internationally and continue to be sought after by collectors who appreciate traditional 19th-century Dutch marine painting.
Pieter Christiaan Cornelis Dommersen passed away on March 28, 1918. His legacy lives on through his paintings, which remain a testament to his talent and dedication to the depiction of maritime life and scenery.