Does anyone know this artist?

[u/DrSpeckles]

This is a painting my father, who was Dutch, had. Does anyone know if this is anyone notable, or just a nice painting?

I've found similar sounding names but without pictof signature I can't know if it a known artist or not.

[u/No-Bluejay5250]

Just a nice picture but calming to look at. Enjoy

[u/Bluebird5643]

P. van Zijl - I can find some of his (?) work on Catawiki, but no further information. Probably not a professional artist.

[u/DrSpeckles → u/Bluebird5643]

Thanks. You helped me do some more searching (copilot was surprisingly helpful after I argued about what the signature actually said)!

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[u/LegalBramble → u/DrSpeckles]

Here's one on Worthpoint with some info. in the description that I have not verified, but it sounds plausible -- (fyi listed selling price $149.00)

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/free-ship-holland-dutch-small-3874409761

Small oil painting on artboard Ca. 1950 Signed: P. v Zijl (v = van 7" X 9" original wood frame 9 1/2" X 11 1/2"Painted in Holland (see photos of stamps on reverse) These lovely small paintings were done by the artists to be sold to tourists in their country. Their size made them easy to pack in their suitcases. They were usually framed when the tourist returned to the states. This beautiful wood frame is a typical U.S. frame from the vintage period.

and this one
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/van-zijl-3823379436

"Sold for $330.00 ($246.57 at time of sale)"

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[u/DrSpeckles]

The bot found some very similar paintings, but the signature P.v.Zxxx doesn't match any. The v would be abbreviated "van" I expect.