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J.m.hastings. "In Southampton Docks". Oil Painting Marine.
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J.m.hastings. "In Southampton Docks". Oil Painting Marine.

1940 - 1960
Description

Artist: J.M. Hastings.

Title: "In Southampton Docks".

Signed. Inscribed on the reverse with title. Circa 1960.

Oil on canvas.

Size: 18"x 14". Framed size: 23 1/4"x 19 1/4".

Now cleaned and framed. In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

A lovely atmospheric marine.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Marine Harbour Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Independent Date Guide ID 05231738
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques Date1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-80 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1960s:
Price in guineas on the reverse label: framed before decimalisation.
Mid-century cargo vessels and tugs: typical post-war harbour traffic.
Canvas secured with traditional tacks over wedged stretcher: mid-twentieth-century preparation.
Fine network of drying lines in the sky: natural paint ageing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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SA604534
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Description
Artist: J.M. Hastings.

Title: "In Southampton Docks".

Signed. Inscribed on the reverse with title. Circa 1960.

Oil on canvas.

Size: 18"x 14". Framed size: 23 1/4"x 19 1/4".

Now cleaned and framed. In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

A lovely atmospheric marine.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Marine Harbour Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Independent Date Report ID 05231738
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques dating1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-80 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1960s:
Price in guineas on the reverse label: framed before decimalisation.
Mid-century cargo vessels and tugs: typical post-war harbour traffic.
Canvas secured with traditional tacks over wedged stretcher: mid-twentieth-century preparation.
Fine network of drying lines in the sky: natural paint ageing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA604534
Dealers Internal Ref
wgb
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right.
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Archive I An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right.

J.m.hastings. "In Southampton Docks". Oil Painting Marine.

Archive II An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right. View II
Archive III An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right. View III
Archive IV An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right. View IV
Archive V An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right. View V
Archive VI An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right. View VI
Archive VII An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right. View VII
Archive VIII An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right. View VIII
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An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right.
J.M.Hastings. "In Southampton Docks". Oil Painting Marine.
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An impressionist marine oil painting depicting vessels and cranes in Southampton Docks under a grey sky, signed J.M. Hastings at the lower right.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil on Canvas
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsMoored vessels, Harbour cranes, Tugboats, Impasto brushwork
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This framed oil painting on canvas by J.M. Hastings is titled "In Southampton Docks" and dates from the 1960 period in the British Impressionism style. The composition depicts moored vessels, harbour cranes, and tugboats under a grey sky rendered with impasto brushwork, featuring blue, green, and brown tones in the water and boats, and a signature at the lower right. The artwork measures 59 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. It is cleaned, framed, and in very good ready to hang condition with an inscription on the reverse. Suitable for placement above a sideboard in a coastal retreat interior, the painting brings maritime atmosphere to a home. The work functions well in a dining room, living area, or hallway as a wall art focal point. The neutral grey palette coordinates with various wall colours and interior schemes.

FAQs

Marine oil painting is a fine art genre dedicated to depicting ships, harbours, oceans, and coastal infrastructure. Historically prominent from the 17th century onwards, British marine painting captured maritime trade and industrial ports using expressive brushwork and realistic light studies.

Paintings from this era were traditionally executed with oil-based pigments applied to stretched cotton or linen canvas, or solid wood panels. Artists used natural bristle brushes and finished the surface with protective resin varnishes to seal the paint layer.

Authentic works often feature artist signatures in oil paint, age-consistent canvas weave or wooden stretchers, and natural surface cracking known as craquelure. Inspecting the back of the frame for period gallery labels or framer stamps also helps verify origin.

Position the painting as a focal point above a console table or sideboard alongside natural wood and polished metal accents. The cool grey and muted tonality pairs effectively with minimalist interiors or neutral wall schemes.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high-humidity areas to prevent warping or fading. Dust the canvas lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush, and consult a qualified art conservator for surface cleaning or restoration.
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