Theodor Alexander Weber (1838–1907) was a German painter who became especially well known for his maritime and coastal scenes. He trained in Paris under the French marine painter Eugène Isabey, and the influence of the French art world is evident in his precise and atmospheric depictions of ships, harbors, and sea coasts.
He exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon, earning critical attention for the skillful way he captured changing skies and the interplay of light on water.
Over his long career, he traveled to various coastal regions, and many of his paintings show ports and shorelines in France, including areas of Normandy and Brittany.
He remained active well into the late nineteenth century, and although he spent a significant portion of his professional life in France, his reputation as a German artist recognized for evocative, technically accomplished seascapes stayed with him.
He died in 1907, leaving behind a body of work that continues to attract collectors with its blend of naturalism and mood.
1870 – Theodore Alexander Weber – Fecamp Harbour
1870 – Theodore Alexander Weber – The Piers of Fecamp
TODAY: There still are two piers at the entrance of the Fecamp harbour.
???? – Theodore Alexander Weber – Fecamp Harbour
Yport
Yport (population: 850), a small fishing village (with no harbour), lies close to Fecamp on the South-West alongside the coast. Today it’s a seaside resort village with a casino, restaurants and hotels.
???? – Theodore Alexander Weber – Cliffs at Yport
These were the paintings he made in and around Fecamp, Normandy.
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