This mid-19th-century British oil painting depicts a moonlit coastal view with turbulent sea, pier, sailboats and overcast sky.Irrepressible waves batter the coastline as a stricken vessel struggles amid the elements. It’s a dramatic scene under a menacing sky. Lamplight from a source on the pier provides guidance for approaching crew, while the partially-covered moon emits an atmospheric glow.The work has previously been attributed to George Stone (1832-1897) but, following an extensive search of the archives, very little information is available on this artist. In 1832, a painter by this name exhibited a work titled ‘Moonlight’ at the British Institution, so it’s possibly by the same hand.Signed ‘G Stone’ in the lower left and held within a later gilt frame. Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 34½” x 24½” / 88cm x 62cmYear of creation: c. 1850Labels & Inscriptions: Gallery label on the reverse.Provenance: Private collection, Sweden.Condition: Cleaned. Canvas relined. Faint stretcher mark. Craquelure in areas. The paint layer is stable. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear. Areas of previous restoration and in-painting.Our reference: BRV1988Height is 62cm (24.4inches)
Width is 88cm (34.6inches)
Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)