Bernard Benedict Hemy, C. 1875, Newcastle Artist, Fishing Boat in Choppy Waters, Antique Boat Painting, Antique Oil Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This marine scene by British artist, Bernard Benedict Hemy (1844-1910) depicts a small fishing vessel listing towards us amid a rough sea. In a style a little reminiscent of Winslow Homer’s, the position of the boat allows us to see right into it, which draws us even closer to the action.

Bernard Benedict Hemy was the son of notable British marine watercolourist, Charles Napier Hemy (1841-1917), and Thomas Hemy (1852-1937) who was also a marine painter.

Following a time spent in Australia, Bernard returned to his family’s home town of Newcastle, England, and it’s likely that he studied at the Newcastle Art School. He seemed to prefer a quieter lifestyle and spent much of his time in and around the North East coast. He’s primarily known for his scenes featuring everyday fishing activities along with his harbour views.

The painting is signed in the lower left.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size including frame: 27½” x 23½” / 70cm x 60cm

Year of creation: c. 1875 - c. 1900

Condition: Artwork with two very tidy repairs. Later frame with some light wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £3,960 achieved at Sotheby’s, USA, in 1985.

Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Width

70cm (27.56")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA632599

Description

This marine scene by British artist, Bernard Benedict Hemy (1844-1910) depicts a small fishing vessel listing towards us amid a rough sea.

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In a style a little reminiscent of Winslow Homer’s, the position of the boat allows us to see right into it, which draws us even closer to the action.

Brave Fine Art

fig 1. Bernard Benedict Hemy, c. 1875, Newcastle Artist, Fishing Boat In Choppy Waters, Antique Boat Painting, Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Bernard Benedict Hemy, C. 1875, Newcastle Artist, Fishing Boat in Choppy Waters, Antique Boat Painting, Antique Oil Painting

Bernard Benedict Hemy was the son of notable British marine watercolourist, Charles Napier Hemy (1841-1917), and Thomas Hemy (1852-1937) who was also a marine painter.

Following a time spent in Australia, Bernard returned to his family’s home town of Newcastle, England, and it’s likely that he studied at the Newcastle Art School. He seemed to prefer a quieter lifestyle and spent much of his time in and around the North East coast. He’s primarily known for his scenes featuring everyday fishing activities along with his harbour views.