Frederick William John Shore (1844-1916) - Oil West Coast of Scotland

Description

An atmospheric seascape by the artist Frederick William John Shore (1844-1916) depicting the setting sun over the west coast of Scotland. A silhouetted ship makes its way across the waters, as a small sailing boat accompanies it. The sky is rendered in brilliant hues of pink and blue, illuminating the scene with golden light. Signed to the lower right. Beautifully presented in a gilt frame. On board.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age, including discolouration to the varnish, light abrasions, scratches and craquelure throughout. Wear to the edges of the board resulting in a small loss to the upper-left corner. The frame shows signs of wear consistent with age, including scuffs, chips and abrasions.

Size

25 x 35cm (9.8" x 13.8")
Framed Size: 28 x 38cm (11.0" x 15.0")

Artist Biography

Frederick William John Shore (1844–1916), 4th Baron Teignmouth, was a British army officer and painter known for his evocative landscape paintings of India, Kashmir, Gibraltar, and North Africa. Born into a prominent family, Shore inherited the title of Baron late in life, in 1915, just a year before his death. He served with distinction in the Royal Horse Artillery, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Much of his military service was spent in British India, particularly in Sialkot (in present-day Pakistan), a location that served as a gateway to Kashmir and clearly inspired much of his artistic work. Shore was a prolific watercolourist and landscape painter, drawing heavily from the striking natural scenery he encountered during his travels and military assignments. His works often depict serene rivers, mountainous vistas, and reflections in water, which he painted with notable sensitivity to light and atmosphere. He exhibited his work at prestigious venues, including the Royal Academy, where he showed views of Gibraltar and Morocco in the 1880s. His paintings are valued today not only for their artistic merit but also for their historical documentation of colonial-era landscapes.