Mid-19th-century British School, Ships in a Turbulent Sea - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Mid-19th-century British School, Ships in a Turbulent Sea - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1107336
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This mid-19th-century British oil painting depicts three vessels buffeted by turbulent waters. A fully-rigged British frigate heels to starboard with its red ensign fluttering in the breeze. While a smaller barque passes, heeling to its port side.

During the early to mid-19th century, numerous works were produced to highlight the perils of sailing and the plight of intrepid crews. Opportunities within the maritime industry were numerous as England was an advanced globalised nation at the heart of the British Empire. Trade routes to previously inaccessible parts of the world were established and goods were being transported at an unprecedented scale.

The artist of this particular piece is unknown but the composition is similar to a piece by David Dalby of York (fl. 1780-1849).

Held in a later frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 28” x 24” / 71cm x 61cm

Year of creation: c. 1850

Labels & Inscriptions: Label relating to the Redfern Gallery Ltd of Burlington Gardens, Bond Street, London.

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Canvas relined. Craquelure throughout. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.

Our reference: BRV2013

Physical Dimensions

Height

61cm (24.02")

Width

71cm (27.95")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1107336

Description

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During the early to mid-19th century, numerous works were produced to highlight the perils of sailing and the plight of intrepid crews.

Brave Fine Art

Opportunities within the maritime industry were numerous as England was an advanced globalised nation at the heart of the British Empire. Trade routes to previously inaccessible parts of the world were established and goods were being transported at an unprecedented scale.