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A 19th Century Seascape by Thomas Creswick
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A 19th Century Seascape by Thomas Creswick

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Thomas Creswick, RA (Sheffield 1811 -1869 Bayswater): an early 19th century oil painting on board of a seascape, with fishing vessels drawn up onto a beach with figures, an anchor, horses and in the background cliffs with a settlement, and a pier, all under a clearing sky, in a wood frame with a veneered channel and gilt edges. English, circa 1835. Panel 9” by 12” (23cm x 30cm)

Condition: Overall very good, the painting is in excellent condition with no damage to it, the varnish is not recent but is still clear, the frame is later but a good quality example and not overwhelming, and overall the painting has a lot of charm and interest for its scale.

Thomas Creswick was born in Sheffield and educated at Hazelwood, Derbyshire. At a young age he found himself in Birmingham where he began to paint, making his earliest appearance at the Society of British Artists in 1827. The following year he submitted two paintings to the Royal Academy, and settled in London by 1830. He became a full member of the Academy in 1850, becoming known for landscapes and marine paintings, painting en plein air as much as he could. His oeuvre is particularly remarked for his skillful rendering of English and Welsh rural scenes, a favourite subject. A prolific artist, he also made book illustrations. He died in Bayswater in 1869, aged 58. His works can be found in numerous British galleries and collections, as well as the Yale Center for British Art.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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Chequers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Seascape Painting to the 19th Century.

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Thomas Creswick, RA (Sheffield 1811 -1869 Bayswater): an early 19th century oil painting on board of a seascape, with fishing vessels drawn up onto a beach with figures, an anchor, horses and in the background cliffs with a settlement, and a pier, all under a clearing sky, in a wood frame with a veneered channel and gilt edges. English, circa 1835. Panel 9” by 12” (23cm x 30cm)
fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting depicting a coastal seascape with figures, horses, and boats on a shoreline below cliffs, set within a wide timber frame with a gilded inner slip.
fig 1. A 19th Century Seascape by Thomas Creswick

Condition: Overall very good, the painting is in excellent condition with no damage to it, the varnish is not recent but is still clear, the frame is later but a good quality example and not overwhelming, and overall the painting has a lot of charm and interest for its scale.

Thomas Creswick was born in Sheffield and educated at Hazelwood, Derbyshire.

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At a young age he found himself in Birmingham where he began to paint, making his earliest appearance at the Society of British Artists in 1827.
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The following year he submitted two paintings to the Royal Academy, and settled in London by 1830. He became a full member of the Academy in 1850, becoming known for landscapes and marine paintings, painting en plein air as much as he could. His oeuvre is particularly remarked for his skillful rendering of English and Welsh rural scenes, a favourite subject. A prolific artist, he also made book illustrations. He died in Bayswater in 1869, aged 58. His works can be found in numerous British galleries and collections, as well as the Yale Center for British Art.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Seascape Painting to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century oil painting depicting a coastal seascape with figures, horses, and boats on a shoreline below cliffs, set within a wide timber frame with a gilded inner slip.

A 19th Century Seascape by Thomas Creswick

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting depicting a coastal seascape with figures, horses, and boats on a shoreline below cliffs, set within a wide timber frame with a gilded inner slip. View II
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting a coastal seascape with figures, horses, and boats on a shoreline below cliffs, set within a wide timber frame with a gilded inner slip.
A 19th Century Seascape by Thomas Creswick
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A 19th-century oil painting depicting a coastal seascape with figures, horses, and boats on a shoreline below cliffs, set within a wide timber frame with a gilded inner slip.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Gilt wood, Wood veneer
  • ColourBrown and Blue
  • MotifsGilded inner border, Stepped wood frame, Coastal shoreline, Sailing vessels
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century oil painting on board by Thomas Creswick depicts a coastal seascape featuring fishing vessels drawn up onto a beach with figures, horses, and background cliffs beneath a clearing sky. The artwork is executed in oil paint on canvas with brown and blue tones, and sits within a stepped wood frame with a veneered channel and gilded inner slip, displaying visible wood grain patterns on the dark brown outer moulding and bright gold leaf along the inner border and outer edges. The panel measures 23 cm by 30 cm, while the entire piece stands 31 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Suitable for an English Country House interior, this artwork works well positioned above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway. The Victorian piece brings traditional maritime character to a domestic wall setting, pairing well with period furniture and classic architectural mouldings.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century British seascape paintings typically depict coastal activity, fishing vessels, and atmospheric maritime weather, capturing the light and shoreline topography characteristic of the Victorian era.

Artists during the Victorian period executed oil paintings using natural pigments bound in oils on stretched linen canvas or wood panels, often housed in gilt or timber frames.

Authentic period paintings display natural craquelure across the paint surface, historic canvas strainers or wood backing boards, period frame construction, and subtle oxidisation on gilded accents.

A traditional marine painting serves as a grounded focal point when mounted above a fireplace mantelpiece, integrated into a curated gallery wall, or hung above a sideboard alongside contemporary furnishings.

To preserve an antique oil painting, display it away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and high humidity. Dust the surface occasionally using a soft, dry artist brush without applying water or chemical solvents.
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