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About the Item
Title: British Seaside Family Beach Scene with Windbreak and Umbrella by Tony Herbert
By Tony Herbert (1927-2024)
Signed: Botton left
Medium: Watercolor on artists paper
Size: 10 x 11.25 inches
Condition: Good overall; minor corner wear and subtle warping to paper edge
Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description: This joyous watercolor by British artist Tony Herbert captures a quintessential family day at the beach. Brightly striped windbreaks, a vivid pink parasol, and colourful swimsuits dot the sandy shoreline, while groups of parents and children paddle in the surf or build sandcastles near the shore. The scene bursts with summer energy, painted in Herbert’s loose, expressive hand — full of quick marks, radiant sunlight, and the hum of holiday chatter.
Set likely on the Suffolk or Dorset coast, this is one of Herbert’s most animated compositions, showcasing the British seaside tradition in full swing: windbreaks shielding sandwiches from sand, inflatable lilos, sunhats, and suncream-smeared toddlers. Despite the bustling scene, Herbert’s brushwork remains measured and confident, capturing posture and gesture with just a few strokes — such as the parent hoisting a child, or the crouched figure sculpting a sandcastle.
Ideal for collectors searching terms like “British seaside painting,” “family beach scene,” or “vintage beach holiday watercolor,” this work evokes nostalgia and warmth. It reflects not only Herbert’s technical skill but his deep affection for the rituals and rhythms of everyday life — making it as much a cultural snapshot as an artwork.
This piece would be perfect in a family home, beach house, or coastal interior, offering a timeless glimpse of British summer life that will resonate with generations of holidaymakers.
- Creator:Anthony Herbert
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316629552
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