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John Steane (b.1931)Devon Cornwall Railway Bridge Over River Tamar Unfinished Watercolour Sketch
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Title: Devon Cornwall Railway Bridge Over River Tamar Unfinished Watercolour Sketch
by John Steane (b.1931)
Size: 15.75 inches (height) x 23 inches (width)
Inscribed verso: “Devon into Cornwall Bridge, unfinished.”
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:
This expressive architectural watercolour by John Steane (b.1931) captures the grandeur of the iconic railway bridge connecting Devon and Cornwall over the River Tamar—almost certainly the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Though marked as “unfinished” on the reverse, this work displays Steane’s confident structural drawing and elegant control of line and wash.
The bold ink outlines of the bridge arches and towers contrast with the soft washes of blue sky and reflective river below. A second lower span—likely the Tamar Road Bridge—appears in the background, giving context to the layered engineering history of this crossing. The use of negative space and partial rendering adds dynamism to the composition, allowing the viewer to imagine the energy of the scene without overstating it.
This piece would appeal to collectors of architectural watercolours, industrial heritage artworks, or those with a regional connection to Cornwall or the engineering legacy of the Great Western Railway. Though noted as incomplete, it stands on its own as a compelling study in structure, perspective, and movement—perfect for a contemporary setting or an enthusiast of British rail and design history.
- Creator:John Steane (b.1931) (1931, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316652322
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