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John Steane (b.1931)Osborne House Beach Scene Isle of Wight 2018 Watercolour Figures and Sea View2018
2018
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Title: Osborne House Beach Scene Isle of Wight 2018 Watercolour Figures and Sea View
by John Steane (b.1931)
Size: 8.25 inches (height) x 11.75 inches (width)
Inscribed verso: “Osborne House, Victorian Beach, I.O.W.
watercolor painting on paper, unframed
condition: good, a few uneven edges and light corner folds consistent with age
provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England
Description:
A vibrant and expressive watercolour by John Steane (b.1931), painted in 2018 and inscribed verso with the location: “Osborne House, Victorian Beach, I.O.W.” This lively seaside composition shows a relaxed group of beachgoers seated on folding chairs and enjoying the view along the Isle of Wight coastline. Figures in summer clothes and wide-brimmed hats chat and relax in the foreground, while behind them, sailboats drift across the horizon under a brilliant blue sky.
Osborne House, once Queen Victoria’s royal seaside residence, has long been a popular heritage destination, and its private beach is steeped in history. Steane captures not just the place, but the holiday mood of the moment—sunlit, breezy, and filled with quiet human activity. Painted with loose, gestural strokes and a light, joyful palette, the scene echoes British plein-air traditions while maintaining a contemporary freshness.
This piece would particularly appeal to collectors of modern British coastal art, or to those with a personal connection to the Isle of Wight. It’s a celebration of leisurely summer moments and communal seaside charm, with a strong compositional structure and a timeless appeal. Whether displayed alone or as part of a broader coastal collection, it brings with it both place and memory.
- Creator:John Steane (b.1931) (1931, British)
- Creation Year:2018
- Dimensions:Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316652132
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