Stanley Montague, Stormy Coastal View with Sailboat, Antique Oil Painting, Scottish

19th century

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Description

An early 19th-century seascape depicting a coastal view with stormy seas by Scottish actor and painter, Stanley Montague (1809-1844). This evocative piece conjures up the sights and sounds of a blustery day on the Scottish coast.

Montague was a fascinating character who pursued two creative endeavours - acting and painting. From an early age, it was clear that he was destined for the arts as he took his first acting engagement at 15. He was received well by the critics and described as a ‘very handsome young man, well suited for the parts he played’.

Over the next 14 years, he worked as an actor while also developing a keen eye for painting. When away from the theatre, he would travel to Wales, England and the west of Scotland to sketch and hone his skills.

From 1828 until 1844, he exhibited regularly at the Scottish Academy and also once at the Royal Academy in London with ‘Wreck on the Lancashire Sands’. Stanley Montague is also known for his book illustrations as many of his landscapes have been engraved for this purpose.

The painting is signed in the lower right and housed within a simple wooden frame.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 31” x 23½” / 78cm x 60cm

Year of creation: c. 1840

Provenance: Denmark

Condition: Light craquelure in areas. Could be cleaned to restore some vibrancy if required. Frame with some age-related wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA833022

Description

Montague was a fascinating character who pursued two creative endeavours - acting and painting.

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From an early age, it was clear that he was destined for the arts as he took his first acting engagement at 15.

Brave Fine Art

He was received well by the critics and described as a ‘very handsome young man, well suited for the parts he played’.

fig 1. Stanley Montague, Stormy Coastal View With Sailboat, Antique Oil Painting, Scottish — fig 1. Stanley Montague, Stormy Coastal View with Sailboat, Antique Oil Painting, Scottish

Over the next 14 years, he worked as an actor while also developing a keen eye for painting. When away from the theatre, he would travel to Wales, England and the west of Scotland to sketch and hone his skills.

fig 2. Stanley Montague, Stormy Coastal View With Sailboat, Antique Oil Painting, Scottish — fig 2. Stanley Montague, Stormy Coastal View with Sailboat, Antique Oil Painting, Scottish

From 1828 until 1844, he exhibited regularly at the Scottish Academy and also once at the Royal Academy in London with ‘Wreck on the Lancashire Sands’. Stanley Montague is also known for his book illustrations as many of his landscapes have been engraved for this purpose.