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John Steane (b.1931)Fishing Boats Harbour Scene with Seagulls British Coastal Watercolour Painting
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Title: Fishing Boats Harbour Scene with Seagulls British Coastal Watercolour Painting
by John Steane (b.1931)
Size: 15.75 inches (height) x 20 inches (width)
watercolor painting on paper, unframed
condition: Good, with some slight corner wear and light creasing to edges
Provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description:
A vibrant and bustling coastal harbour scene by British artist John Steane (b.1931), this mid-century watercolour captures the lively character of a working port in remarkable detail. A fleet of fishing trawlers, including vessels marked LK531 and BF140, are moored along the quay, surrounded by a flurry of seagulls both in flight and on the dockside. The dramatic sky and animated movement of the birds bring an energy to the composition that is both atmospheric and full of narrative charm.
The painting showcases Steane’s distinctive draughtsmanship and eye for local character—note the figures strolling the quay and the heavy nautical ropes curling in the foreground. The tonal control in the water and the reflections of the boats reveal a skilled hand at work, making this an excellent example of British maritime watercolour.
Although unsigned, the work is typical of Steane’s eye for industrial and natural detail, and likely depicts a Scottish or Northumbrian port—perhaps Fraserburgh or Lerwick—known for their traditional fishing fleets. These visual clues make it an appealing piece for collectors of coastal, nautical, or fishing heritage scenes.
- Creator:John Steane (b.1931) (1931, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316671822
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