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An atmospheric oil painting of a coastal scene, circa 1800, depicting sailing vessels anchored in calm waters with fishermen working from a small boat in the foreground. The composition centres on a large square-rigged ship, its muted sails softly catching the light, while additional vessels recede into the distance, creating a strong sense of depth and tranquillity.
To the right, a rocky shoreline rises to a headland with distant buildings and towers, lending the scene both narrative interest and a subtle sense of place. The foreground figures are finely observed, their clothing and activity characteristic of the period, adding human scale and animation to the otherwise serene maritime setting.
Painted in a restrained, harmonious palette of soft greys, warm ochres and gentle blues, the work displays the delicate handling of light and atmosphere typical of late 18th- to early 19th-century maritime painting. The surface shows age-related craquelure consistent with its period. Presented in a later ebonised frame.
H: 50cm (19.7″)W: 60cm (23.6″)
Frame size 60x70cm
Store Name: Salisbury Antiques Centre
Store Email Address: info@salisburyantiquescentre.com
Contact Number: 01722 410634
Date Joined: 22nd February 2021
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