Seascapes
Antique marine and seascape paintings bring the drama of the sea indoors — sailing ships and fishing fleets, busy harbours, moonlit waters and wild coastlines, painted by British and European artists in oil and watercolour. Britain’s maritime history gives this field exceptional depth and atmosphere.
Antique watercolour : 'Portckmout, Old Fisherman at Anstruther Harbor
Art Painting : Boats in a Harbor, unframed, signed oil on canvas
Thomas Bush Hardy (1842-1897) : Fishing boats at sea, 1887, signed, watercolour
William "St. Thomas" Smith (1862-1947) : Fishing boat at sea, watercolour
Dutch School: Fisherfolk, oil on canvas
Follower of James McLachlan Nairn A Quiet Harbour Oil Painting Maritime Art
Gerald Maurice Burn 1916 HMS Phoenix Naval Warship Oil Painting Signed Marine
Duncan Fraser McLea : Seascape With Cliffs , Signed And Dated 83 , Oil On Board
From calm estuary scenes to storm-tossed shipping, marine painting rewards the collector who values mood and movement. Each work is catalogued with its medium, dimensions, period and condition, and sits naturally alongside the wider landscape tradition.
What you’ll find here
- Sailing ships, harbours, coastal and moonlit scenes
- Oil and watercolour by British and European marine artists
- Calm estuaries through to dramatic shipping subjects
- Full condition notes and framing details on every listing
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