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George Stainton19th century English marine of a fishing boat coming into harbor in rough seascirca 1880
circa 1880
$4,250
£3,226.52
€3,719.65
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This late 19th-century maritime painting by George Stainton captures the dramatic return of a fishing boat to harbor, skillfully portraying the power of the sea and the resilience of seafarers. Stainton, known for his detailed and atmospheric marine scenes, presents a lively depiction of a fishing vessel navigating choppy waters, its sails taut against the wind as it battles the elements.
The painting conveys movement and tension, with the turbulent waves crashing against the hull while smaller boats and distant ships add depth to the composition. The color palette is a harmonious blend of muted blues, grays, and browns, evoking the cool, salty air and the changing sky. The dramatic clouds overhead enhance the sense of an impending storm or the aftermath of a challenging voyage.
The inclusion of figures aboard the fishing boat and in the smaller rescue or rowboat highlights the human element of maritime life, emphasizing the daily struggles and bravery of fishermen. Stainton’s meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rigging of the sails, the movement of the water, and the interplay of light and shadow, adds to the realism and emotional impact of the scene.
Framed in an ornate gold frame, this painting exemplifies the late 19th-century fascination with marine subjects, reflecting both the romanticism and realism of the era. It serves as a tribute to the enduring relationship between man and the sea, a theme that resonated deeply in Victorian England.
Signed lower right
- Creator:George Stainton (1838 - 1900, British)
- Creation Year:circa 1880
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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- Condition:The painting is in perfect untouched condition, with no restoration.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507315872962
George Stainton
George Stainton is a little known artist who was capable of painting very attractive and professional Sea Pieces. George Stainton had a predilection for sunset and dawn scenes. He is rather curiously listed in Benezit as a Landscape Painter but most of his output was in fact Marines, often of vessels in calms seas with soft lighting. He seems to have been influenced by the Dutch School in that respect, and in particular Abraham Hulk. He was not known to have exhibited at the London Galleries. Despite this his paintings are most attractive and have been gaining in reputation and price since Brook-Hart wrote about him in his work on 19th Century Marine Painters. Label on reverse records his address as Moseley, Birmingham.
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