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Anthony HerbertBoys Fishing on the Thames with Paddle Steamer and Bridge in Misty View
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About the Item
Title: Caldon Canal with narrowboats footbridge and trees Staffordshire scene 1997
By Tony Herbert (1927-2024)
Signed: Bottom right
Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed
Size: 9.75 inches (height) x 14.25 inches (width)
Condition: good, will some signs on wear consistent with aging
Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description: This beautifully observed watercolour by British artist Tony Herbert (1927–2024) captures a quiet yet evocative moment along the banks of the River Thames. Four boys are shown fishing at the water’s edge on a misty day, their simple gestures and clothing evoking the innocence of 20th-century childhood. The subdued greys of the water and sky are pierced by subtle greens in the grassy bank and by the white silhouette of a passing paddle steamer, adding narrative interest and a sense of gentle movement to the otherwise still atmosphere.
To the left, a soft grey stone bridge spans the Thames—possibly one of the historic crossings near Richmond or Twickenham—its arches half-shrouded in morning haze. A strikingly vertical poplar tree rises at the far bank, providing contrast against the low-slung boat and horizontal shoreline. The tonal restraint and carefully layered washes show Herbert’s mastery of watercolour, as well as his interest in memory, community, and place. This is not just a riverscape; it is a meditation on stillness, observation, and the passage of time.
Painted in a realist yet poetic style, the piece exemplifies Herbert’s commitment to portraying English landscapes and human interaction without overt sentimentality. The composition’s balance between narrative and serenity makes it an ideal addition to a British watercolour collection or riverside-themed interior.
- Creator:Anthony Herbert
- Dimensions:Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316695192
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