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Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (Act.1876-1890)
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Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (Act.1876-1890)

19th century
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Sold 27 July 2026 · Artsonline
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Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (act.1876-1890)

Brief Description:

This is a striking, original 19th-century Impressionist Maritime Seascape Oil Painting depicting a bustling harbour scene beneath moonlight.

Note: This is one of a matching pair of paintings that we are selling individually - please see our other listings.

Circa 1870-1880, and mounted within the original ebonised and gilt moulded frame.

The beautiful image portrays the scene and the ambience with fabulous attention to detail.

The sky has a feel of a Turner-esque painting.

Signed in the lower left corner.

Attributes:

Oil on Canvas

Signed: 'J D Taylor'

Circa: 1870-1880

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall very good original condition.

There are a few minor areas of laquer loss to the leading edges of the ebonised frame - see images.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 17.5'' | 44.4 cm

Width: 23.5'' | 59.6 cm

Depth: 2'' | 5 cm

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*A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
44.4cm (17.48")
Width
59.6cm (23.46")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this 19th Century Maritime Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208946
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Description
Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (act.1876-1890)

Brief Description:

“
This is a striking, original 19th-century Impressionist Maritime Seascape Oil Painting depicting a bustling harbour scene beneath moonlight.
Artsonline
fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a moonlit harbour scene with sailing vessels, enclosed within a dark wood frame.
fig 1. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (Act.1876-1890)

Note: This is one of a matching pair of paintings that we are selling individually - please see our other listings.

Circa 1870-1880, and mounted within the original ebonised and gilt moulded frame.

The beautiful image portrays the scene and the ambience with fabulous attention to detail.

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting a moonlit harbour scene with sailing vessels, enclosed within a dark wood frame.
fig 2. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (Act.1876-1890)

The sky has a feel of a Turner-esque painting.

Signed in the lower left corner.

Attributes:

Oil on Canvas

Signed: 'J D Taylor'

Circa: 1870-1880

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall very good original condition.

fig 3. An antique oil painting depicting a moonlit harbour scene with sailing vessels, enclosed within a dark wood frame.
fig 3. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (Act.1876-1890)

There are a few minor areas of laquer loss to the leading edges of the ebonised frame - see images.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 17.5'' | 44.4 cm

Width: 23.5'' | 59.6 cm

Depth: 2'' | 5 cm

fig 4. An antique oil painting depicting a moonlit harbour scene with sailing vessels, enclosed within a dark wood frame.
fig 4. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (Act.1876-1890)

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 5. An antique oil painting depicting a moonlit harbour scene with sailing vessels, enclosed within a dark wood frame.
fig 5. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (Act.1876-1890)

Great care and much time are taken to ensure the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 6. An antique oil painting depicting a moonlit harbour scene with sailing vessels, enclosed within a dark wood frame.
fig 6. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (Act.1876-1890)

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 7. An antique oil painting depicting a moonlit harbour scene with sailing vessels, enclosed within a dark wood frame.
fig 7. Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (Act.1876-1890)

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders are welcome.

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-009086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Height
44.4cm (17.48")
Width
59.6cm (23.46")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this 19th Century Maritime Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208946
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An antique oil painting depicting a moonlit harbour scene with sailing vessels, enclosed within a dark wood frame.
Maritime Seascape Oil Painting Moonlit Harbour by John D. Taylor (act.1876-1890)
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMoonlit sky, Sailing vessels, Harbour shoreline, Atmospheric lighting
  • SizeH 44.4 cm (17 in) x W 59.6 cm (23 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Nineteenth-century maritime art encompasses paintings depicting ships, coastal scenes, naval battles, and harbour views, reflecting the periods economic and military reliance on the sea.

These works typically utilise oil paints applied to stretched canvas or wooden panels, housed within handcrafted wooden frames, often featuring gilt or ebonised finishes.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate craquelure, hand-mixed pigments, canvas characteristics consistent with historical manufacturing, and often maker signatures, artist stamps, or exhibition labels on the reverse.

Pairing a dark, atmospheric marine painting with minimalist contemporary surroundings creates a striking focal point, allowing the historical narrative to anchor the rooms design palette.

Preservation involves maintaining stable humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment degradation, and keeping canvases clean using professional conservation methods rather than household cleaners.
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