19th-Century British School, Maritime Scene With Turbulent Sea

19th-Century British School, Maritime Scene With Turbulent SeaThis energetic late 19th century British oil painting depicts a busy maritime scene. Several fishing vessels, battered by the elements, lean violently amid a relentless sea. A coastal town beyond seems like a mirage. Theyre so close to civilization yet immersed in the perils of sailing. The Gipsy is heeling, its red ensign fluttering frantically. Its an accomplished piece with a particularly intelligent composition. Note the two steamboats chugging

preferring the humble interiors of the working classes

Medium: Oil on canvas laid on boardOverall size: 19” x 21½” / 48cm x 54cmYear of creation: 1855Condition: Some abrasions

is possibly depicted here

sketching under a full moon

Pedersen has captured the scene perfectly - from the hunched trio wrestling with the unwilling participant to the complexity of light with its graduated brightness

Overall size: 19” x 15” / 49cm x 38cm

Artist’s auction maximum: £21

with palette in hand

seemingly pointing towards the brightest area of the sky

The notion of these wandering nomads heading towards the final embers of the day conjures up unusual associations

which was commissioned by Queen Victoria herself

the oils have been built up to give a raised appearance