Edward A Swan, Turbulent Marine Scene

Edward A Swan, Turbulent Marine SceneThis fine late 20th century watercolour by British artist Edward A Swan (b. 1935) depicts two sailboats buffeted by turbulent conditions. Beyond, the hazy form of a frigate under full sail seems restful in comparison. Wreckage in the foreground reminds us of the perils of the sea. Little is known about Edward A Swan but hes synonymous with marine scenes. His style is wholeheartedly traditional and echoes the masters of yesteryear. An exceptional

His portraits carry a sense of old master refinement coupled with 19th-century sentiment

The aim was to convey a sense of authority in a time of increasing industrialisation

He’s dressed in a black tunic with gold epaulettes

with dapples of muddy green raised on either side

sullen clouds brood in a gradient of greys - ominous and foreboding

several cattle meander across verdant pasture

This peaceful 19th-century landscape painting by German artist Albert Leopold Rheinemann (1833-1879) depicts a coastal scene with moored fishing vessels and cottages

interiors were adorned with the most luxurious of fineries

jar and fruit

A sense of colour cannot be taught

Frame with some scuffs and light wear

a contributor to the Manchester School of Painters