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William Bradford
Fishing Boats Off the Coast in Bass Rock, Scotland
1865

Name: Fishing Boats Off the Coast in Bass Rock, Scotland
Brand: William Bradford
Price: 113890.14 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

$75,000

£56,666.69

€64,970.91

CA$104,671.13

A$113,890.14

CHF 60,303.42

MX$1,370,176.20

NOK 765,719.10

SEK 700,579.35

DKK 485,423.10

About the Item

This luminous maritime scene by American painter William Bradford captures a fleeting moment of daily life along the rugged coast of Bass Rock, Scotland. Known for his vivid Arctic expeditions and coastal scenes, Bradford here turns his attention to the rhythmic toil of fishermen braving choppy waters. The painting is masterfully composed, with vessels cresting over dark, swelling waves while sunlight spills through a break in the sky, illuminating a towering cliff and casting warmth across the horizon. The combination of motion, light, and detail showcases Bradford’s technical precision and his gift for dramatizing the sea’s power. Signed and dated in the lower right, this piece exemplifies his ability to marry natural grandeur with human perseverance, making it a standout in 19th-century maritime art.

Creator:
William Bradford (1823-1892, American)
Creation Year:
1865
Dimensions:
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Movement Style:
Romantic
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Fredericksburg, VA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2574216597052

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