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Alfred Vickers Snr19th century English coastal sea scene with warships, fishing boats and yachts1868
1868
$3,080
£2,369.34
€2,750.13
CA$4,343.54
A$4,865.49
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NOK 32,361.37
SEK 30,719.64
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Alfred Vickers Senior (1786–1868)
Shipping off the Coast, oil on canvas, circa 1860, signed lower left
This lively coastal scene by Alfred Vickers Senior, painted circa 1860, reveals the artist’s characteristic flair for atmospheric marine subjects and his deft command of light and movement. A fleet of varied vessels—sloops, cutters, and a fully rigged merchantman—catch the wind as they navigate choppy waters under a high, wind-stirred sky. In the foreground, a small rowboat rides the waves, its figures animated with purposeful motion, anchoring the scene with a sense of immediacy.
To the left, a shoreline with rustic buildings, anchored ships, and dense trees draws the eye toward the busy harbour setting, suggesting a port town quietly humming with maritime life. The richly textured water, painted with dynamic brushwork, dances beneath a sky filled with light cloud, imbuing the painting with both freshness and vitality.
Vickers, though less well-known than his contemporaries in the Victorian marine tradition, enjoyed considerable success in his day. His works were regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy and the British Institution. Unlike the grand romanticism of Turner or Stanfield, Vickers’ marine paintings possess a distinct intimacy—an almost journalistic observation of the working coast and its people.
This work stands as a fine example of mid-19th century English marine painting, distinguished by its confident handling, observational detail, and appealing sense of place. It remains not only a collectible historical piece but also a charming and evocative window into the seafaring life of a bygone era.
Framed in a new hand made English frame
- Creator:Alfred Vickers Snr (1786 - 1868, British)
- Creation Year:1868
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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- Condition:The painting has been recently cleaned and is now back to its original loo and color.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507316394302
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