A remarkably fine and meticulously detailed miniature oil on canvas, depicting a British ship at sea, with a distant coastline. The artist had a clear proficiency in the medium, with intricate brushwork and a layered palette, creating an atmospheric setting, remarkable for such a small aspect. A church tower or municipal building can just be seen in the distance through the fog, adding purposeful scale to the central ship. Flying a Union Jack and the Red Ensign, the vessel is likely to have been a three masted timber-hulled Merchant Navy ship.
Handsomely presented in a swept gilt wooden frame, with pronounced corner ornamentation and botanical mouldings, as shown.
Signed indistinctly, On canvas on stretchers.In fine condition overall, for a picture of this age. Inspection under UV light reveals some minor surface restoration. There is a small loss to the frame in the lower right corner.
14.7 x 9.9cm (5.8" x 3.9")Framed Size: 23.5 x 18.3cm (9.3" x 7.2")
| SKU | kn037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Late 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 14.7 x 9.9cm |
| Medium | Oil |
| Subject | Seascape & Coastal |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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