Sarah Louisa Kilpack (1839–1909) c.1880 Oil on Board of La Corbičre Lighthouse, Jersey with Shipwreck | Signed Victorian Marine Painting
Description
An exceptional Victorian oil on board by the renowned British marine painter Sarah Louisa Kilpack (1839–1909), depicting the iconic La Corbičre Lighthouse on Jersey''s dramatic granite coastline.
Painted circa 1880, only a few years after the lighthouse entered service, this atmospheric work captures the raw power of the Atlantic as waves crash against the rocks beneath a storm-filled sky. Kilpack''s confident brushwork and harmonious palette of golden ochres, smoky greys, muted sea greens and cool blues create remarkable movement, light and atmosphere.
Adding narrative interest are the remains of a shipwreck scattered across the foreground. Broken timbers amongst the surf recall the many vessels lost on the notorious reefs before the lighthouse was completed in 1874. Rather than depicting a specific event, Kilpack evokes Jerse
...y''s rich maritime history, with the lighthouse standing as a powerful symbol of hope, safety and endurance.
About the artist
Sarah Louisa Kilpack was one of Britain''s leading Victorian female marine painters, celebrated for her atmospheric views of the coasts of Cornwall, Devon and the Channel Islands.
Educated in Kent, she developed a distinctive style characterised by luminous skies, dramatic weather and an exceptional understanding of the sea. Today her work is represented in both public and private collections and remains highly sought after by collectors of Victorian marine paintings, British coastal art and works by important nineteenth-century women artists.
Signature
Signed lower left, ''S. L. Kilpack.''
Frame
Presented in a later decorative gilt moulded frame, complementing the warmth and atmosphere of the painting. Ready to hang.
Measurements
Image: 30.5 x 22.5 cm (12 x 9 in)
Frame:
Height: 41 cm
Width: 34 cm
Depth: 4 cm
Provenance
Private Collection.
Amersham Auction Rooms.
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
Why you''ll love it
• Original signed oil on board by Sarah Louisa Kilpack.
• Painted circa 1880.
• Depicts the famous La Corbičre Lighthouse, Jersey.
• Dramatic coastal scene with shipwreck remains and rough seas.
• Fine colour, movement and atmospheric quality.
• Excellent decorative and investment appeal.
• Strong provenance.
• Ideal for collectors of Victorian marine paintings, lighthouse paintings, British coastal art, Channel Islands history and maritime antiques.
Condition report
Presented in good overall condition. There are areas of historic paint retouching within the lower foreground sea, a small area of sea wash above the rocks and along the far edge. These restorations are unobtrusive and do not detract from the overall presentation.
There is age-related craquelure and scattered foxing. The later gilt frame displays wear consistent with age and handling.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and condition report.
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Internal Reference: CAK-SK-0508
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1222658
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 41cm (16.1inches)Width is 34cm (13.4inches)Depth is 4cm (1.6inches)
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