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Adolphus Knell
19th Century English fishing boats at sunrise

Circa 1870

$3,950
£2,996.07
€3,434.05
CA$5,529.89
A$6,040.34
CHF 3,197.33
MX$72,614.32
NOK 40,642.67
SEK 37,174.25
DKK 25,649.40

About the Item

Adolphus Knell (British, circa 1870) Coastal Vessels in Choppy Seas Oil on board, presented in its original gilt frame Signed lower right This atmospheric marine study by Adolphus Knell captures the restless character of the open sea with the quiet authority and refined craftsmanship that define the artist’s best work. Painted circa 1870, the scene unfolds beneath a sky laden with drifting vapours of pale gold, soft mauves, and greys—those shifting tones that Knell handled with such lyrical sensitivity. Across the middle distance, a small coastal craft leans into the wind, its brown sail taut and its crew working steadily as the waves rise beneath the hull. Beyond, the ghostly silhouette of a square-rigged ship moves with stately calm, lending the composition a sense of depth, narrative, and maritime purpose. The water is beautifully worked, its green-grey surface flecked with white as the wind stirs up short, brisk waves. Small sea birds trace the air above the swell, further animating the scene while reinforcing the realism and immediacy of the moment. Knell’s brushwork is confident yet restrained, evoking movement without theatrics and balancing the romantic appeal of seafaring life with careful observation. The painting is housed in a handsome period gilt frame with beaded inner moulding, its warm gilding setting off the cool marine palette to fine effect. The frame’s traditional profile complements the work and enhances its presence, making it an elegant and complete example of late 19th-century British marine painting. A beautifully atmospheric and finely composed seascape—full of quiet drama, honest craftsmanship, and the enduring charm that collectors of Knell continue to prize. Framed in a new Hand made English frame.
  • Creator:
    Adolphus Knell (1830 - 1900, British)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1870
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
  • Medium:
    Oil,Board
  • Movement Style:
    Victorian
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Condition:
    This painting is in good original condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507317264292

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