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An Early 19th Century Coastal Landscape

19th century
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Attributed to William Shayer (1787-1879), an early 19th century oil painting on canvas of a coastal scene, with two figures and a spaniel around a boat on the shore and under outcropping cliffs, and further vessels out to sea with more figures on the shore as well as another dog, with many seagulls all under a partly cloudy morning sky, framed in a contemporary swept and moulded giltwood frame. There is a remnant of a label on the stretcher, see photos. English, circa 1820. Canvas size: 12” by 16” (30cm by 41cm)

Condition: Overall very good, the canvas has at some point in the recent past been relined and the painting cleaned, the frame has been lightly cleaned, there are some small losses to the mouldings consistent with age. Overall the painting has a very pleasing appearance and character.

William Shayer was born in Southampton in 1787, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Shayer, and his early life appears to have been spent painting designs onto furniture, later working for a coachbuilder in Guildford painting heraldic designs. Aside from this he seems to have been self taught as an artist. He married Sarah Earle in Chichester on the 13th September 1810, the couple lived in Southampton and had five children, including William, their eldest, who went on to paint. Shayer was able to support his family working as an artist by 1820, specialising in a wide variety of rural landscapes and marine paintings; he was also exhibited at the Royal Academy. His works are exhibited in several galleries around the United Kingdom, including his home city of Southampton, as well as Bristol, Glasgow, Nottingham, the Tate Britain in London, the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and the Victoria and Albert Museum in Kensington, London.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Coastal Oil Painting to the Regency era.

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Attributed to William Shayer (1787-1879), an early 19th century oil painting on canvas of a coastal scene, with two figures and a spaniel around a boat on the shore and under outcropping cliffs, and further vessels out to sea with more figures on the shore as well as another dog, with many seagulls all under a partly cloudy morning sky, framed in a contemporary swept and moulded giltwood frame. There is a remnant of a label on the stretcher, see photos. English, circa 1820. Canvas size: 12” by 16” (30cm by 41cm)
fig 1. An early nineteenth-century oil painting depicting figures and boats along a rocky coastline, presented in an ornate swept giltwood frame.
fig 1. An Early 19th Century Coastal Landscape

Condition: Overall very good, the canvas has at some point in the recent past been relined and the painting cleaned, the frame has been lightly cleaned, there are some small losses to the mouldings consistent with age. Overall the painting has a very pleasing appearance and character.

William Shayer was born in Southampton in 1787, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Shayer, and his early life appears to have been spent painting designs onto furniture, later working for a coachbuilder in Guildford painting heraldic designs. Aside from this he seems to have been self taught as an artist.

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He married Sarah Earle in Chichester on the 13th September 1810, the couple lived in Southampton and had five children, including William, their eldest, who went on to paint.
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Shayer was able to support his family working as an artist by 1820, specialising in a wide variety of rural landscapes and marine paintings; he was also exhibited at the Royal Academy. His works are exhibited in several galleries around the United Kingdom, including his home city of Southampton, as well as Bristol, Glasgow, Nottingham, the Tate Britain in London, the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and the Victoria and Albert Museum in Kensington, London.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Coastal Oil Painting to the Regency era.

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An early nineteenth-century oil painting depicting figures and boats along a rocky coastline, presented in an ornate swept giltwood frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood, Gesso
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsSwept giltwood frame, Sailing vessels, Rocky shoreline, Atmospheric sky
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This early nineteenth-century Regency oil painting on canvas depicts a coastal scene with figures and boats along a rocky shoreline beneath an atmospheric sky, all housed within an ornate swept and moulded giltwood frame in warm gold. The composition shows two figures and a spaniel near a beached boat, additional vessels at sea, and seagulls soaring under a morning sky, with a relined canvas and small losses to the frame mouldings. The physical dimensions measure 49 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Positioned above the mantel, the artwork suits traditional living rooms, studies, or libraries as a focal point. The piece integrates into period or classic interiors, bringing historical character and maritime subject matter into domestic spaces.

FAQs

Coastal paintings from this era typically reflect Romanticism, focusing on dramatic atmospheric conditions, natural coastlines, and maritime activity with soft, diffused light.

These artworks were typically executed in oil pigments on stretched linen canvas or wooden panels, housed within carved timber frames coated in plaster gesso and gold leaf.

Authentic period paintings show natural craquelure across the paint surface, age-appropriate oxidisation on the canvas reverse and wooden stretchers, and traditional gesso frame joinery.

Displaying a classical gilt-framed painting against a neutral or dark backdrop creates visual contrast, bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design accents.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and radiators. Dust the frame gently with a soft dry brush and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning.
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