Edward A Swan

Edward A Swan, Turbulent Marine Scene, Watercolour

c. 1980

This early 19th-century watercolour, attributed to English artist Samuel Owen (1769-1857), depicts several vessels approaching Portsmouth harbour buffeted by turbulent waves. Owen wa...

This late 19th-century French oil painting depicts the barque Limbe in choppy waters, with the silhouettes of two further ships beyond. It was probably produced at Le Havre, France, ...

This mid-19th-century oil painting, attributed to English artist George Clarkson Stanfield (1826-1878), depicts a small vessel approaching a shipwreck, close to the coast. Stanfield ...

This early 19th-century watercolour by British artist Paul Sandby Munn RWS (1773-1845) depicts a riverside view at Mallevy in North Wales. Amid a hasty world where technology consumes our waking hours, few of us find the time to consider the subtle beauties of quiet watercolours. Yet, during the late 18th century, when Munn began producing his skillfully-rendered views, this style of drawing was considered an act of rebellion. Indeed, to such an extent that, together with several associates, Munn contributed to one of the most vital artistic circles in British history - the “Brothers” sketching club. Held every Saturday, the sketching club sought to raise the status of landscape watercolours from their lowly position as mere copies of nature. Fellow artists such as John Varley, Thomas Girtin and John Sell Cotman...

This graceful maritime scene shows a white sailed fishing boat riding sea waves. Beautifully mounted in a decorative gilt-effect frame with fluted cove. Signed to the lower right. On...

Fine late 19th-century nautical watercolour. Ships off a choppy coastline. The buoy has been inscribed 'Shambles', and the watercolour has been heightened with white. Well presented ...

A charming late 19th Century nautical scene, showing boats returning to shore as storm clouds gather over a small coastal town in the dista...

This maritime watercolour depicts several sailing vessels navigating choppy waters under a moody, overcast sky rendered in soft amber and grey tones. The composition centres on a pro...