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Henry Bright 1810-1873 Boats on the 'Hard' Breydon
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Henry Bright 1810-1873 Boats on the 'Hard' Breydon

19th century
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Henry Bright 1810 – 1873 was born in Saxmundham Suffolk. Brights first job was as an apprentice chemist in Norwich. As his interest in art developed he took lessons from both JB Crome and JS Cotman. He also took lessons from Alfred Standard who famously snubbed him in Norwich. Bright famously confronted Standard in letter held at Norwich Castle Museum. Bright was a close associate of Thomas Lound and John Middleton; both respected Norwich School artists.

Henry Bright then moved to London where he exhibited at the Royal Academy and The British Institution. He also sold in 1844 The Entrance to a Prussian Town to Queen Victoria from the Royal Academy exhibition of that summer.

The drawing is of a sunset at Breydon Water just outside Great Yarmouth with a group of boats on the hard sands. The drawing is charcoal and coloured chalks to grey paper. The drawing is initialled and dated 1852.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Antique Marine Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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Henry Bright 1810 – 1873 was born in Saxmundham Suffolk. Brights first job was as an apprentice chemist in Norwich. As his interest in art developed he took lessons from both JB Crome and JS Cotman. He also took lessons from Alfred Standard who famously snubbed him in Norwich. Bright famously confronted Standard in letter held at Norwich Castle Museum.
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Bright was a close associate of Thomas Lound and John Middleton; both respected Norwich School artists.
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fig 1. A framed nineteenth-century maritime watercolour depicting sailing vessels on calm water under a muted blue sky, surrounded by a wide white mount and a simple gilt frame.
fig 1. Henry Bright 1810-1873 Boats on the 'Hard' Breydon

Henry Bright then moved to London where he exhibited at the Royal Academy and The British Institution. He also sold in 1844 The Entrance to a Prussian Town to Queen Victoria from the Royal Academy exhibition of that summer.

fig 2. A framed nineteenth-century maritime watercolour depicting sailing vessels on calm water under a muted blue sky, surrounded by a wide white mount and a simple gilt frame.
fig 2. Henry Bright 1810-1873 Boats on the 'Hard' Breydon

The drawing is of a sunset at Breydon Water just outside Great Yarmouth with a group of boats on the hard sands. The drawing is charcoal and coloured chalks to grey paper. The drawing is initialled and dated 1852.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Antique Marine Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A framed nineteenth-century maritime watercolour depicting sailing vessels on calm water under a muted blue sky, surrounded by a wide white mount and a simple gilt frame.

Henry Bright 1810-1873 Boats on the 'Hard' Breydon

Archive II A framed nineteenth-century maritime watercolour depicting sailing vessels on calm water under a muted blue sky, surrounded by a wide white mount and a simple gilt frame. View II
Archive III A framed nineteenth-century maritime watercolour depicting sailing vessels on calm water under a muted blue sky, surrounded by a wide white mount and a simple gilt frame. View III
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A framed nineteenth-century maritime watercolour depicting sailing vessels on calm water under a muted blue sky, surrounded by a wide white mount and a simple gilt frame.
Henry Bright 1810-1873 Boats on the 'Hard' Breydon
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A framed nineteenth-century maritime watercolour depicting sailing vessels on calm water under a muted blue sky, surrounded by a wide white mount and a simple gilt frame.
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Nineteenth-century British maritime watercolours typically portray coastal scenes, shipping vessels, and atmospheric weather conditions. Artists focused on capturing natural light, cloud formations, and watery reflections using fluid washes and muted earth tones.

Victorian landscape artists utilised heavy rag paper, mineral-based pigments, and gum arabic binders. Works were frequently finished with pastel touches and presented under glass with mounts inside carved or gilt wood frames.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces often show natural age-related toning, foxing, or paper darkening. Signatures, artist monograms, and period framer labels on the reverse provide further verification of period origin.

Display the painting as part of a curated gallery wall or position it above a console table to create a focal point. Combining period artwork with contemporary furniture provides a balanced contrast in modern spaces.

Keep watercolours out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation. Ensure the artwork is mounted using archival, acid-free materials and framed behind UV-filtering protective glass.
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