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 canvas
Overall size: 34½” x 24½” / 88cm x 62cm
Year of creation: c. 1850
Labels & Inscriptions: Gallery label on the reverse.
Provenance: Private collection, Sweden.
Condition: Cleane
...d. 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: BRV1988
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1106462
Dateline of this antique is 1850
Height is 62cm (24.4inches)Width is 88cm (34.6inches)Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
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