A topographical painting with lovely detail and great charm. It depicts a Victorian pier on the South Coast, with a still relatively rugged landscape in the foreground. The Victorians wanted to demonstrate engineering prowess and their ability to master the force of the sea.: the considerable length of the pier is demonstrated by the artist by the addition of a ship in its vicinity.Painted in oils on artists board supplied by AJ Cheshire, 18, Royal Arcade, Boscombe (back then in Hampshire, today in Dorset), the painting most likely depicts the 600 foot Boscombe Pier, designed by Archibald Smith and opened on 28th July 1889. As our work of art dates from circa 1890, the landmark would have been brand new. The painting measures 22.5 x 27.5 cm and is unsigned. The overall framed size is 32 x 44 cm.Nous parlons français, und wir sprechen auch Deutsch! Paintings may be viewed in Norwich and in Paris, as well as in London and Cambridge by appointment. Please contact us if you would like further details and images of an artwork.Height is 22.5cm (8.9inches)
Width is 27.5cm (10.8inches)
Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)