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William Lee Hankey
Boats in the Harbour Coastal Scene of Sail Boats, Blue Water, Figures, Red sails

$11,750
£8,874.39
€10,251.30
CA$16,554.08
A$17,729.42
CHF 9,531.22
MX$215,334.20
NOK 120,431.55
SEK 110,264.04
DKK 76,595.93

About the Item

Framed size: 22.5" x 26.5" This evocative impressionist painting portrays a bustling harbour scene, with fishing or sailing boats gently bobbing on calm waters. Striking red sails dominate the composition - bold against a palette of serene blues and soft oranges, drawing the viewer in. Broad strokes suggest reflective water textures, while the distant shore unfolds with subtle architecture and muted skyline. The overall effect is both impressionistic and atmospheric, capturing the quiet drama of nautical life. Hankey favoured fluid, confident brushwork, never overly detailed yet rich in mood. His handling of light and reflection conveys immediacy and earned praise for its transparency and freshness. The interplay between vibrant red sails and surrounding cool tones exemplifies his skill at combining emotive contrasts with compositional balance. The painting leads the eye from the foreground water to the lined boats, then onward to the distant quay - a seamless visual journey with a quiet narrative presence. Boats in the Harbour belongs to a series of maritime works central to his career. Painted in the early 20th century, it captures France’s Normandy coastline, likely Étaples, where he spent much of his artistic life. He bridges British Impressionism and Naturalism, combining observational sensitivity with emotive composition, making scenes of everyday harbour life both documentary and poetic. Boats in the Harbour exemplifies Hankey’s mastery over light, colour, and maritime gesture. Transforming a humble harbour into a scene of serene poetic energy. With expressive brushwork and gentle realism, he preserves a timeless moment of maritime life, inviting viewers into both place and mood.
  • Creator:
    William Lee Hankey (1869 - 1952, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Shrewsbury, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU81216781382

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