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Alec Caruthers Gould. "Staithes". Marine Oil Painting.
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Alec Caruthers Gould. "Staithes". Marine Oil Painting.

1900 - 1920
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Artist: Alexander (Alec) Caruthers Gould R.B.A. (1870-1948)..

Title: "Cobles at Staithes".

Signed. Circa 1910. Oil on panel.

Titled on an old label verso.

Size: 9 1/2"x 13 1/2". Framed size: 12 1/2"x 16 3/4".

Now cleaned and framed.

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery. Trade enquiries welcome.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Alexander "Alec" Carruthers Gould was an English illustrator and landscape and marine painter. The eldest son of Francis Carruthers Gould, Alec Gould was educated privately by tutors and at Prisca Coborn's school. He studied art at Heatherley's school, Westminster School of Art, and Langham Life Class. He was an illustrator for various newspapers and magazines and several books. For many years he was an illustrator on the staff of the Westminster Gazette. He illustrated Ernest William Hendy's Wild Exmoor through the Year (1930). Gould exhibited Floods out in 1895 and A shady corner on a Dartmoor farm in 1900 at the Royal Academy. He also exhibited at a number of other galleries, notably the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, the Royal Institute of Painters in Oil, the New English Art Club and the Royal Society of British Artists, where he was a member and a prolific contributor. About the year 1923 Gough contributed a 11/4 inch by 11/2 inch landscape painting to Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Staithes Harbour Oil Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07312761
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Signed lower left in dark paint: the artist's working signature.
Hand-written label on the reverse: records the title and RBA membership.
Reverse panel with paint smudges: typical of a portable pochade sketch box.
Brisk impasto across the foreground: rapid plein-air study from life.

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
32cm (12.60")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA901823
Dealers Internal Reference
WGB
Description
Artist: Alexander (Alec) Caruthers Gould R.B.A. (1870-1948)..

Title: "Cobles at Staithes".

Signed. Circa 1910. Oil on panel.

Titled on an old label verso.

Size: 9 1/2"x 13 1/2". Framed size: 12 1/2"x 16 3/4".

fig 1. An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones.
fig 1. Alec Caruthers Gould. "Staithes". Marine Oil Painting.

Now cleaned and framed.

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery. Trade enquiries welcome.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Alexander "Alec" Carruthers Gould was an English illustrator and landscape and marine painter.

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The eldest son of Francis Carruthers Gould, Alec Gould was educated privately by tutors and at Prisca Coborn's school.
William Greenwood Fine Art

He studied art at Heatherley's school, Westminster School of Art, and Langham Life Class. He was an illustrator for various newspapers and magazines and several books. For many years he was an illustrator on the staff of the Westminster Gazette. He illustrated Ernest William Hendy's Wild Exmoor through the Year (1930). Gould exhibited Floods out in 1895 and A shady corner on a Dartmoor farm in 1900 at the Royal Academy. He also exhibited at a number of other galleries, notably the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, the Royal Institute of Painters in Oil, the New English Art Club and the Royal Society of British Artists, where he was a member and a prolific contributor. About the year 1923 Gough contributed a 11/4 inch by 11/2 inch landscape painting to Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Staithes Harbour Oil Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 07312761
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Signed lower left in dark paint: the artist's working signature.
Hand-written label on the reverse: records the title and RBA membership.
Reverse panel with paint smudges: typical of a portable pochade sketch box.
Brisk impasto across the foreground: rapid plein-air study from life.

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
32cm (12.60")
Width
42.5cm (16.73")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA901823
Dealers Internal Ref
WGB
William Greenwood Fine Art
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An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones.
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Archive I An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones.

Alec Caruthers Gould. "Staithes". Marine Oil Painting.

Archive II An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones. View II
Archive III An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones. View III
Archive IV An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones. View IV
Archive V An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones. View V
Archive VI An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones. View VI
Archive VII An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones. View VII
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An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones.
Alec Caruthers Gould. "Staithes". Marine oil painting.
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An impressionistic marine oil painting depicting fishing boats along the shore of Staithes with figures and cottages against coastal cliffs in muted brown and grey tones.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Board
  • ColourMuted Grey and Ochre
  • MotifsFishing cobles, Coastal cliffs, Harbour scene, Impasto brushwork
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 42.5 cm (17 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This oil painting by Alec Caruthers Gould dates from 1910 and belongs to the British Impressionism period. Rendered in oil paint on panel within a coastal retreat style, the artwork depicts fishing cobles, coastal cliffs, a harbour scene, and figures near cottages, finished with thick impasto brushwork in muted grey and ochre. The scene displays visible brush textures, an artist signature in the lower corner, and a titled label on the reverse. The framed work measures 32 cm high, 42.5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Position this marine artwork above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway to bring a traditional coastal aesthetic to domestic interiors. The muted palette of browns and greys complements neutral and rustic room schemes, integrating easily into existing wall displays or acting as a focal point in a reception room or study.

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British Impressionist marine art focuses on light, atmosphere, and working maritime life along the coast. Artists often painted plein air to capture immediate reflections, weather conditions, and coastal topography using fluid brushwork and muted natural palettes.

Artists of this period typically applied oil pigments bound with linseed oil onto stretched cotton canvas, linen, or wooden panels. Double-primed grounds were common, often finished with a protective varnish coat.

Authenticity is verified through artist signatures, original gallery labels or stencil marks on the stretcher, typical brushwork techniques, and visible natural age craquelure across the paint surface.

Position the painting at eye level above a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece. Pairing maritime artwork with natural timber, brass accents, or neutral linen upholstery enhances its earthy palette without overpowering contemporary decor.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning or revarnishing.
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