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Antique Seascape Watercolour Shipping Goulston Harbour Norfolk by Thomas Bush Hardy British 1842-1897
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Antique Seascape Watercolour Shipping Goulston Harbour Norfolk by Thomas Bush Hardy British 1842-1897

19th century
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Antique Seascape Watercolour Shipping Goulston Harbour Norfolk by Thomas Bush Hardy British 1842-1897

A busy scene with numerous boats negotiating choppy waters off Goulston Habour, Norfolk.

A well painted study with great attention to detail. Gallery label verso certifying the authenticity, with title from Vectis fine arts, Isle of Wight.

Signed and dated lower right 1891, presented within a good quality glazed gilt frame which bears small losses, and double mount.

Size to include frame: H39.4cm L47.4cm Image only: H14.2cm L23.7cm

Please note: This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £18.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact.

Hardy was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, on 3 May 1842. As a young man he travelled in the Netherlands and Italy.

In 1884 Hardy was elected a Member of the Royal Society of British Artists. He exhibited with the Society and also at the Royal Academy. His paintings feature coastal scenes in England and the Netherlands, the French Channel ports and the Venetian Lagoon.

He died on 15 December 1897 in Maida Vale, London, and was buried in an unmarked grave on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery.

Hardy had nine children. His son, Dudley Hardy, was a painter, illustrator and poster designer. His daughter, Dorothy, received an MBE after working as a nurse in the First World War.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.4cm (15.51")
Width
47.4cm (18.66")
Declaration

Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Antique Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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Description
Antique Seascape Watercolour Shipping Goulston Harbour Norfolk by Thomas Bush Hardy British 1842-1897

A busy scene with numerous boats negotiating choppy waters off Goulston Habour, Norfolk.

A well painted study with great attention to detail. Gallery label verso certifying the authenticity, with title from Vectis fine arts, Isle of Wight.

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Signed and dated lower right 1891, presented within a good quality glazed gilt frame which bears small losses, and double mount.
Roger Bradbury Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian watercolour painting depicting sailing ships navigating rough coastal waters near a wooden pier and lighthouse.
fig 1. Antique Seascape Watercolour Shipping Goulston Harbour Norfolk by Thomas Bush Hardy British 1842-1897

Size to include frame: H39.4cm L47.4cm Image only: H14.2cm L23.7cm

Please note: This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional £18.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available.

fig 2. A Victorian watercolour painting depicting sailing ships navigating rough coastal waters near a wooden pier and lighthouse.
fig 2. Antique Seascape Watercolour Shipping Goulston Harbour Norfolk by Thomas Bush Hardy British 1842-1897

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact.

Hardy was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, on 3 May 1842. As a young man he travelled in the Netherlands and Italy.

In 1884 Hardy was elected a Member of the Royal Society of British Artists. He exhibited with the Society and also at the Royal Academy. His paintings feature coastal scenes in England and the Netherlands, the French Channel ports and the Venetian Lagoon.

fig 3. A Victorian watercolour painting depicting sailing ships navigating rough coastal waters near a wooden pier and lighthouse.
fig 3. Antique Seascape Watercolour Shipping Goulston Harbour Norfolk by Thomas Bush Hardy British 1842-1897

He died on 15 December 1897 in Maida Vale, London, and was buried in an unmarked grave on the eastern side of Highgate Cemetery.

Hardy had nine children. His son, Dudley Hardy, was a painter, illustrator and poster designer. His daughter, Dorothy, received an MBE after working as a nurse in the First World War.

Height
39.4cm (15.51")
Width
47.4cm (18.66")
Date of Manufacture

Roger Bradbury Antiques has dated this Antique Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205328
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting sailing ships navigating rough coastal waters near a wooden pier and lighthouse.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Marine
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourMuted Grey and Brown
  • MotifsSailing ships, Harbour pier, Lighthouse, Choppy waves
  • SizeH 39.4 cm (16 in) x W 47.4 cm (19 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian marine watercolour painting depicts sailing ships navigating choppy waters near a wooden pier and lighthouse at Goulston Harbour in Norfolk. The artwork utilises muted grey and brown watercolours on paper, capturing detailed sailing vessels, fluttering flags, and a distant shoreline under an overcast sky. The composition is signed and dated 1891 in the lower right corner, and it is presented within a glazed gilt frame featuring a double mount and small losses of finish. The framed piece measures 39.4 cm high and 47.4 cm wide. Suitable for placement above a sideboard in an English country house interior, the framed watercolour brings historical maritime character to traditional living spaces. The artwork functions effectively in reception rooms, studies, or hallways where coastal themes complement existing period décor.

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19th-century British marine watercolour painting focused on capturing the changing atmosphere, light, and motion of coastal seascapes and shipping. Artists employed translucent pigment washes on heavy paper to render fluid water, dramatic skies, and detailed depictions of contemporary sailing vessels and harbour structures.

Victorian artists utilised natural watercolour pigments suspended in gum arabic, applied directly to handmade cotton rag paper. Works were typically mounted behind glass with acid-free backing to protect the delicate paper fibres and soluble pigments from environmental degradation.

Authentic period watercolours display characteristic aging of rag paper, subtle natural toning, and historic artist signatures or dates in graphite or paint. Correct technical depiction of period ship rigging, coastal architecture, and authentic wash techniques further indicate period production.

Place a framed antique seascape as a focal point above a timber sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece. Pairing the traditional artwork with modern minimalist framing or clean-lined furniture creates a refined contrast within both contemporary and classic decorative schemes.

Display watercolour art away from direct sunlight and sources of intense artificial UV light to prevent pigment fading. Frame the work using museum-grade UV-protective glass, acid-free conservation mounts, and ensure humidity levels remain stable to protect against foxing.
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