Thomas Sewell Robins after Clarkson Stanfield - A Market Boat on the Scheldt

Description

A charming study of the 1826 painting A Market Boat on the Scheldt by artist Clarkson Stanfield. The scene depicts fishermen, women and children on small fishing boats out at sea. To the reverse the label attributes this painting to Thomas Sewell Robins (1810-1880), a British maritime painter from Devon. Unsigned. Presented in a part-gilt frame. The original of this painting by Stanfield is part of the V&A collection. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is light foxing. There is some light wear to the frame.

Size

29 x 39cm (11.4" x 15.4")
Framed Size: 52 x 63cm (20.5" x 24.8")

Artist Biography

Thomas Sewell Robins was a British maritime painter born in Devonport, Devon. He joined the RA school in 1829 with the recommendation of James Northcote, who was a former pupil of Sir Joshua Reynolds.

During his career he specialized in maritime subjects, painting mainly in watercolours and occasionally oils. Many of his works were inspired by is extensive travels. He exhibited with the Royal Academy, The British Institute, Suffolk Street Galleries and the New Watercolour Society. One of his most notorious pieces of the HMS Assistance is in the National Maritime Museum.

Location

Scheldt