William Edward Webb.
English ( b.1862 - d.1903 ).
Peel Harbour, Isle Of Man.
Oil On Canvas.
Signed Lower Left.
Image size 21.5 inches x 37.4 inches ( 54.5cm x 95cm ).
Frame size 33.5 inches x 49.8 inches ( 85cm x 126.5cm ).
Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this original oil painting is by the English marine artist William Edward Webb and dates from the 1890s.
The painting is presented and supplied in its original frame (which is shown in these photographs) fitted with new fixtures.
The frame and the painted surface of the canvas has benefitted from restoration, cleaning and conservation, all of which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval.
This antique painting is now in very good condition. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display.
The painting is signed lower left.
William Webb was an English Victorian artist who specialised in coastal scenes in oils. He lived and
...worked in Manchester and painted all around the British coast, but particularly favoured the Isle of Man. His works have increased in value and popularity in recent years.
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This original oil on canvas painting by William Webb is signed by the artist in the lower left corner. It depicts a busy scene in Peel Harbour on the Isle of Man. Webb’s mastery of coastal scenes is evident in the detailed portrayal of boats resting on the shore at low tide, with the calm waters of the Irish Sea in the background. The composition features a quaint harbour village with stone houses and fishing boats scattered along the dock. The earthy tones of the harbour, combined with the soft blues of the sky and sea, create a tranquil, almost nostalgic atmosphere.
Webb skilfully contrasts the rugged textures of the harbour with the smooth expanse of the horizon, where distant ships sail across the serene waters. The painting exudes a peaceful yet industrious atmosphere, typical of a coastal town where the ebb and flow of tides dictate daily life. This piece is a classic representation of 19th-century British marine art, capturing both the charm and the working nature of harbours like Peel.
The subtle lighting, soft cloud formations, and attention to detail in both architecture and maritime elements make this artwork a significant example of William Webb’s talent in Victorian seascape painting.
For a full biography of this artist please see her listing on www.bigskyfineart.com .
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1108375
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 85cm (33.5inches)Width is 126.5cm (49.8inches)Depth is 10cm (3.9inches)
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