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19th C. Marine Painting
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19th C. Marine Painting

19th century
Sold 8 November 2024 · Ellis Fine Art
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London painter of Marine and Coastal scenes who lived in Greenwich and for many years had a studio

overlooking the Medway. He painted under the pseudonym WA Thornberry, W Anson as well as his exhibiting name 'Charles Thornley'. Under this mantle he exhibited 53 times at the Royal Academy.

This atmospheric scene of Fishing Boats in a Stormy sea is Thornley at his best, in its original Gilded frame shows why he is so collectible.

Signed Oil on Canvas with Title to Verso

Date of Manufacture

Ellis Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Marine Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
69cm (27.17")
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SA967121
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William Anslow Thornley 1847 - 1901
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London painter of Marine and Coastal scenes who lived in Greenwich and for many years had a studio

overlooking the Medway.

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He painted under the pseudonym WA Thornberry, W Anson as well as his exhibiting name 'Charles Thornley'.
Ellis Fine Art

Under this mantle he exhibited 53 times at the Royal Academy.

This atmospheric scene of Fishing Boats in a Stormy sea is Thornley at his best, in its original Gilded frame shows why he is so collectible.

Signed Oil on Canvas with Title to Verso

Date of Manufacture

Ellis Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Marine Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA967121
Dealers Internal Ref
William Anslow Thornley 1847 - 1901
Ellis Fine Art
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17th.,18th.19th and 20th c. Antiques and fine art

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Archive I A framed 19th-century oil painting depicting sailing ships on choppy seas within an ornate gilded frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th C. Marine Painting

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Ellis Fine Art
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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A framed 19th-century oil painting depicting sailing ships on choppy seas within an ornate gilded frame.
19th c. Marine Painting
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A framed 19th-century oil painting depicting sailing ships on choppy seas within an ornate gilded frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings & Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, gesso, gilt wood
  • ColourGilded Gold
  • MotifsSailing vessels, Choppy seas, Ornate gilded frame, Cloudscapes
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 69 cm (27 in)

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Nineteenth-century marine art typically captures dramatic maritime scenes, naval battles, and coastal landscapes with meticulous attention to atmospheric conditions, rigging details, and the movement of water.

These works are traditionally executed in oil paint upon stretched linen canvas, housed within heavily carved, gilded gesso and wooden frames that reflect the periods decorative arts.

Authenticity is determined by examining the canvas weave, stretcher construction, ground layer composition, pigment analysis, and the presence of period-appropriate framing techniques or artist signatures.

Displaying the piece as a focal point against a neutral or dark-toned wall allows the intricate gilt frame and dramatic maritime subject matter to anchor the rooms design scheme.

Conservation involves maintaining stable relative humidity and temperature, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and periodically cleaning the surface varnish with professional assistance.
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