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Antique English Oil on Canvas Painting of a River Scene Edward Fletcher 19th C
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Antique English Oil on Canvas Painting of a River Scene Edward Fletcher 19th C

19th century
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Description

This is a beautiful English antique oil on canvas riverscape painting "Shipping on the Lower Thames" by Edward Henry Eugene Fletcher (1857 -1945) circa 1890 in date.

This painting features ships anchored agaist the dock on the tidal waters of the Lower Thames at dusk with busy dockside workers.

The colours are incredibly vibrant for its age and the painting is in it's beautiful original giltwood frame and is signed E. Fletcher lower left.

The artist has captured the beauty of the riverscape perfectly well, giving the whole composition significant depth.

Add this splendid antique painting to a very special wall in your home.

Condition:

In excellent condition the painting having been beautifully cleaned in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 72 x Width 60 x Depth 4 - Frame

Height 58 x Width 39 - Painting

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 2 feet x Depth 2 inches - Frame

Height 1 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches - Painting

"John Hayes" was a pseudonym of Edward Henry Fletcher. Fletcher was born in Hammersmith on the 23rd July 1857 (some sources say 1851). He was the son of a Bengal river pilot, and having spent his early years in India, the family returned to England while he was still a boy. He was educated at the Christ`s Hospital and later at the Chelsea School of Art where he became a close friend of Daniel Sherrin, the landscape artist.

After his marriage, Fletcher lived in Blackheath and owned a small Auction House. At about forty, he suffered a serious illness and gave up the business to become a professional painter, having previously painted as a hobby.

Our reference: A2582

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this 19th Century Maritime Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07196085
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Signed lower left: E Fletcher in brown oil pigment.
Pine stretcher with corner keys: adjustable wooden wedges for tensioning nineteenth-century canvas.
Steam tug alongside working sail: Thames river commerce at the close of the century.
Moulded frame with beaded slip: late Victorian profile and finish.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA885155
Dealers Internal Reference
A2582
Description
This is a beautiful English antique oil on canvas riverscape painting "Shipping on the Lower Thames" by Edward Henry Eugene Fletcher (1857 -1945) circa 1890 in date.
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This painting features ships anchored agaist the dock on the tidal waters of the Lower Thames at dusk with busy dockside workers.
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fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting masted sailing ships and steamboats on a river, enclosed in a gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. Antique English Oil on Canvas Painting of a River Scene Edward Fletcher 19th C

The colours are incredibly vibrant for its age and the painting is in it's beautiful original giltwood frame and is signed E. Fletcher lower left.

The artist has captured the beauty of the riverscape perfectly well, giving the whole composition significant depth.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting masted sailing ships and steamboats on a river, enclosed in a gilded wooden frame.
fig 2. Antique English Oil on Canvas Painting of a River Scene Edward Fletcher 19th C

Add this splendid antique painting to a very special wall in your home.

Condition:

In excellent condition the painting having been beautifully cleaned in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 3. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting masted sailing ships and steamboats on a river, enclosed in a gilded wooden frame.
fig 3. Antique English Oil on Canvas Painting of a River Scene Edward Fletcher 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 72 x Width 60 x Depth 4 - Frame

Height 58 x Width 39 - Painting

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 4 inches x Width 2 feet x Depth 2 inches - Frame

Height 1 foot, 11 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches - Painting

fig 4. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting masted sailing ships and steamboats on a river, enclosed in a gilded wooden frame.
fig 4. Antique English Oil on Canvas Painting of a River Scene Edward Fletcher 19th C

"John Hayes" was a pseudonym of Edward Henry Fletcher. Fletcher was born in Hammersmith on the 23rd July 1857 (some sources say 1851). He was the son of a Bengal river pilot, and having spent his early years in India, the family returned to England while he was still a boy. He was educated at the Christ`s Hospital and later at the Chelsea School of Art where he became a close friend of Daniel Sherrin, the landscape artist.

fig 5. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting masted sailing ships and steamboats on a river, enclosed in a gilded wooden frame.
fig 5. Antique English Oil on Canvas Painting of a River Scene Edward Fletcher 19th C

After his marriage, Fletcher lived in Blackheath and owned a small Auction House. At about forty, he suffered a serious illness and gave up the business to become a professional painter, having previously painted as a hobby.

Our reference: A2582

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this 19th Century Maritime Painting to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07196085
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Signed lower left: E Fletcher in brown oil pigment.
Pine stretcher with corner keys: adjustable wooden wedges for tensioning nineteenth-century canvas.
Steam tug alongside working sail: Thames river commerce at the close of the century.
Moulded frame with beaded slip: late Victorian profile and finish.

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
72cm (28.35")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA885155
Dealers Internal Ref
A2582
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting masted sailing ships and steamboats on a river, enclosed in a gilded wooden frame.
Antique English Oil on Canvas Painting of a River Scene Edward Fletcher 19th C
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Fine Art
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilt Wood
  • ColourWarm Cream and Gold
  • MotifsRigged sailing ships, Gilt beaded frame, Industrial steamboats, Impasto water reflections
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century oil on canvas painting depicts masted sailing ships and industrial steamboats on a river. Created in the Victorian fine art style, the artwork is signed E. Fletcher in the lower left corner and measures 72 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. The palette incorporates warm cream, blue sky tones, and earthy browns, enclosed within an original gilt wooden frame featuring a beaded inner moulding and corner ornamentation. The artwork is suited for placement above a sideboard in a traditional interior setting such as a gentleman's library or study. The composition shows detailed rigging on the sailing vessels, dockside architecture, and visible impasto brushstrokes in the water reflections.

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Nineteenth-century British maritime painting focused on capturing commercial shipping, naval vessels, and industrialising waterways during Britains maritime expansion. Artists emphasised atmospheric lighting, detailed rigging, and dramatic water reflections to reflect the eras nautical identity.

Paintings from this era were created using ground oil pigments on woven flax linen or cotton canvas stretched across wood strainers. Frames were constructed from timber mouldings finished with composition ornament and water-gilded or oil-gilded gold leaf.

Authentic period paintings show fine craquelure across the paint surface, natural oxidisation on the canvas reverse, and age-consistent darkening of varnish layers. Signatures, period framing techniques, and hand-cut canvas stretchers further verify provenance.

Position the painting centrally above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to create an engaging visual focal point. Pair it with dark timber, brass accents, or neutral walls to balance historic artwork within contemporary room schemes.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and areas of high humidity to prevent canvas warping and pigment fading. Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, and avoid applying water or chemical cleaners directly to the painted surface.
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