Provincial 19th-Century British Maritime Scene

Provincial 19th-Century British Maritime SceneA naive 19th century maritime scene depicting several British ships within a busy harbour. The ship in the foreground appears to be a clipper or frigate with 20 cannon. Its flying the British Red Ensign and could possibly be a merchant ship. The painting is signed M Powell and dated in the lower right. A charming old piece. Medium Oil on canvas Size 27 x 16 70cm x 40cm Year of creation c. 1878 Provenance Private collection, England Condition

Wealthier residents would often take the boat to Lower Manhattan for shopping while others used it to commute to work

His breeding and his strength

Year of creation 1927

Light scuffing around the edges

the restorer decided to leave the paint layer untouched

His portraits include several well-known figures such as Prince Carl (1861–1951) and actress Stina Hedberg (1887–1981) and he’s currently represented at the Delaware Art Museum

Artwork in good condition

Artwork in excellent condition and frame with minor losses

A gentle 1920s portrait of a young lady wearing a light blue dress with her hair pulled up into side buns

The painted is housed in a decorative vintage frame and monogrammed in the lower left

This particular portrait is a bust-length study and certainly captures the relaxed expression of the composer

The brushwork feels fluid and impressionistic