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William Henry WilliamsonAntique 19th century English fishing vessels In the English ChannelCirca 1880
Circa 1880
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William Henry Williamson (British, fl. mid to late 19th Century)
Fishing Boats off the English Coast
Oil on canvas, signed lower left
Circa 1870–80
Presented in a period gilt frame with foliate and bead detail
This spirited marine scene by William Henry Williamson captures a lively moment off the English coast, as a trio of fishing boats cut through choppy seas under a sky pierced with late afternoon light. The lead vessel, its sail angled sharply into the wind, dominates the composition with confident movement, while the swelling sea beneath hints at nature’s enduring power. Behind, a faint headland or fortified sea wall rises, silhouetted against the break of sky, grounding the composition in a specific—though unnamed—coastal setting.
Painted circa 1870–80, Williamson’s work reflects the robust tradition of 19th-century English marine painting, blending the influence of Dutch seascapes with a more Romantic sensibility. His brushwork here is crisp and controlled, particularly in the play of light across cloud and cresting wave, while the boats themselves are rendered with precision and empathy—a testament to the artist’s familiarity with maritime subjects.
Though little is recorded of Williamson’s personal biography, his seascapes are admired for their clarity, balanced drama, and tonal harmony. This example, signed at lower left, is a particularly fine composition: the restrained palette of deep marine blues and warm ochres allows the rhythm of sea and sky to take centre stage.
Elegant and atmospheric, this work would complement collections of English coastal painting or nautical interiors, and speaks to the enduring appeal of the sea as both subject and metaphor in British art.
Framed in a new hand made English frame
- Creator:William Henry Williamson (1820 - 1883, English)
- Creation Year:Circa 1880
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Condition:The painting is in fine original condition.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507316547472
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