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Anthony HerbertWeathered Coastal Boathouse with Fishing Boats and Dunes Watercolour Painting
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Title: Weathered Coastal Boathouse with Fishing Boats and Dunes Watercolour Painting
By Tony Herbert (1927-2024)
Medium: Watercolor on artists paper
Size: 10 x 13.75 inches
Condition: Good overall; light edge wear to paper corners and slight foxing in lower right, otherwise well preserved
Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description: This atmospheric watercolour by British artist Tony Herbert (1927–2024) captures a quiet coastal scene, likely inspired by the Suffolk or Norfolk coastline — regions the artist frequently painted. The composition features a weathered wooden boathouse raised on stilts, flanked by beached fishing vessels in soft tones of blue and white. Distant dunes and pale skies create a sense of space and stillness, while loose, expressive brushwork in the foreground suggests wild grasses and sandy soil, typical of the East Anglian shoreline.
Herbert’s expert handling of natural light and subtle colour gradation evokes a sense of early morning calm, possibly after the tide has receded. There is a strong sense of place, whether depicting Southwold, Walberswick, or Aldeburgh — villages long associated with traditional fishing practices and modest working harbours. The weathered boats and the structure's utilitarian simplicity reflect the enduring connection between land, sea, and livelihood.
This painting would appeal to collectors with an interest in maritime heritage, British coastal architecture, or 20th-century English watercolours. Its warm ochres and muted blues would sit beautifully in a neutral or natural interior setting.
Tony Herbert spent decades capturing the essence of British and continental European landscapes. This work exemplifies his later period, during which he focused on quietly powerful coastal views, often painted en plein air or from sketches developed on location.
- Creator:Anthony Herbert
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316629862
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