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Frank Wasley Watercolour ‘ Steam and Sail’
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Frank Wasley Watercolour ‘ Steam and Sail’

1900 - 1920
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Frank Wasley 1854-1930.Born in Peckham South London,Frank Wasley was a painter,watercolourist and draughtsman who specialised in coastal landscapes,marine subjects and seascapes,with a particular penchant for atmospheric views of Venice.Trained as a musician,he only took up painting and drawing around 1875,without the benefit of a formal artistic education.A great admirer of Turner,Wasley was mainly active between 1880 and 1914,exhibiting at the Royal Academy and various provincial galleries.One of his first exhibited works ‘ Evening on the Esk’ was purchased by the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. ‘ Steam and Sail ‘ signed watercolour,image size 36x53.5 cms,framed size 64x80.5 cms

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Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Frank Wasley Marine Watercolour to the 1910s.

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SA973897
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Frank Wasley 1854-1930.Born in Peckham South London,Frank Wasley was a painter,watercolourist and draughtsman who specialised in coastal landscapes,marine subjects and seascapes,with a particular penchant for atmospheric views of Venice.
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Trained as a musician,he only took up painting and drawing around 1875,without the benefit of a formal artistic education.
Graham Reed Fine Art

A great admirer of Turner,Wasley was mainly active between 1880 and 1914,exhibiting at the Royal Academy and various provincial galleries.One of his first exhibited works ‘ Evening on the Esk’ was purchased by the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. ‘ Steam and Sail ‘ signed watercolour,image size 36x53.5 cms,framed size 64x80.5 cms

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
80.5cm (31.69")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Frank Wasley Marine Watercolour to the 1910s.

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SA973897
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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An atmospheric watercolour painting depicting tall sailing ships and a smoking steamship on calm water under a hazy, overcast sky.
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Archive I An atmospheric watercolour painting depicting tall sailing ships and a smoking steamship on calm water under a hazy, overcast sky.

Frank Wasley Watercolour ‘ Steam and Sail’

Archive II An atmospheric watercolour painting depicting tall sailing ships and a smoking steamship on calm water under a hazy, overcast sky. View II
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Graham Reed Fine Art

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Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
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An atmospheric watercolour painting depicting tall sailing ships and a smoking steamship on calm water under a hazy, overcast sky.
FRANK WASLEY WATERCOLOUR ‘ STEAM AND SAIL’
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An atmospheric watercolour painting depicting tall sailing ships and a smoking steamship on calm water under a hazy, overcast sky.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Maritime
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment
  • ColourMuted Grey
  • MotifsTall sailing ship, Steamship smoke, Misty harbour atmosphere, Water reflections
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 80.5 cm (32 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Victorian maritime watercolour painting by Frank Wasley depicts tall sailing ships and a smoking steamship navigating calm harbour waters under a hazy, overcast sky. Rendered in muted greys, pale blues, and warm amber tones, the composition captures water reflections and atmospheric mist with visible brushwork and signature detailing in the lower corner. Measuring 64 cm high, 80.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, the artwork hangs securely above a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library or study to create a classic coastal focal point. The framed paper piece brings historical character to traditional living spaces and offices when positioned where natural light highlights the subtle pigment washes.

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British 19th-century maritime watercolour art focuses on coastal, shipping, and harbour scenes, capturing the historic transition from sail to steam power with fluid brushwork and atmospheric light effects.

Antique watercolours are created using water-based pigments applied to heavy cotton rag or paper stock, often mounted on board and protected behind glass.

Authentic period pieces generally feature original artist signatures, natural age-related toning or foxing to the paper, period framing techniques, and characteristic wet-on-wet painting methods.

Position maritime watercolours as a focal point above a mantelpiece, console table, or desk, pairing them with warm wood furniture or brass accents to enhance dark academia or classic coastal interiors.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight and humid environments, ensure they are framed using UV-filtering glass, and use acid-free mounting materials to prevent paper deterioration.
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