Seaside, 1845, Oil Painting on Board, Framed

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This antique coastal oil painting, from around 1845, shows a woman and her two children at the seashore, gathered around … Read more This antique coastal oil painting, from around 1845, shows a woman and her two children at the seashore, gathered around a small toy sailing boat, with the waves and a softly clouded sky behind them. Warm red and brown tones contrast beautifully with the blue-grey sea. The painting is set in a substantial gilded wooden frame, whose warm finish and aged patina beautifully complement the colours of the artwork. The decorated frame adds depth and gives the painting a classic look and makes it ready to hang. A classic antique painting that brings character to a home. Framed size height: 19 in / 48.5 cm width: 17.7 in / 45 cm depth: 2.8 in / 7 cm details period: mid- 19th century, circa 1845 material: oil on board frame: substantial original gilded wooden decorated frame colours: blue, red, brown, grey, gold country of origin: england style: traditional, classic, antique signed: on the reverse a historic ackermann & co. Artist-supplier label from the repository of arts, 96 strand, london. Condition: good, in original condition. Wear is consistent with age and use. Age-related wear to the frame, including chips and areas of finish loss. Fine surface cracking is visible in the painting. See less