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John Steane (b.1931)Crete Fishing Boats Dock Scene with Harbour and Village Watercolour Painting
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Title: Crete Fishing Boats Dock Scene with Harbour and Village Watercolour Painting
by John Steane (b.1931)
Size: 16.5 inches (height) x 23.25 inches (width)
Inscribed verso: “Crete Dock Scene.”
watercolor painting on paper, unframed
condition: good, some mild surface rippling and slightly uneven edges consistent with age and medium
provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description:
A vibrant and intricately detailed harbour scene by British artist John Steane (b.1931), titled in pencil on the reverse as “Crete Dock Scene.” This watercolour captures the lively charm of a Mediterranean fishing port, with brightly painted boats bobbing at the quayside and warm, sun-bleached architecture forming the backdrop. Two named boats—Panormitis and Taxiarchis—are moored prominently in the foreground, indicating Greek maritime heritage, likely from Panormos in Crete.
Steane’s composition skilfully balances structural precision with expressive linework, portraying a bustling marina full of character. Figures are shown onboard tending to ropes and equipment, enhancing the sense of daily rhythm and local life. The shimmering harbour water is rendered in subtle washes of green and blue, while the surrounding buildings are painted in earthy ochres and peach tones, capturing the unique atmosphere of the island’s coastal towns.
This piece will appeal to collectors of Mediterranean maritime art, Greek island scenes, and 20th-century travel watercolours. With its nautical focus, expressive detail, and strong colour palette, it makes an evocative and transportive addition to any interior or collection. It’s a rare and characterful example of a British artist’s firsthand observation of the Aegean coast during his travels.
- Creator:John Steane (b.1931) (1931, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316652182
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