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Marine Oil Painting, Elizabeth Castle Jersey by William Edward Webb
A superb late 19th century marine oil painting depicting a wonderful marine landscape of Elizabeth Castle off St Helier, Jersey by William Edward Webb (1862-1903). Signed and titled lower left.
Biography:-
William Edward Webb was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire in 1862 and lived and worked most of his life in Manchester. He travelled throughout the UK painting coastal and marine scenes around the main ports and harbours. He spent considerable time in the Isle of Man painting numerous scenes of Peel and Douglas Harbours. He was also known to have painted scenes in Jersey and Guernsey.
His style is described as highly distinctive - loose and informal yet retaining a sense of perspective and great detail.
Personally, he struggled with ill health and depression throughout his life which culminated in his suicide 9 November, 1903, leaving behind his wife and daughter. He began exhibiting at the Manchester City Art Gallery in 1890. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy and Walker Art Gallery Liverpool . He was elected an Associate of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts in 1899. His paintings remain highly sought after and are represented in many collections and Museums including the Astley Hall Museum, Harris Museum, Manchester Art Gallery, Manx Museum, Middlesborough Institute of Modern Art, Shipley Art Gallery and Tullie House Museum.
measurements
Overall dimensions including frame: 36" x 28 inches
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declaration
William Rand Antiques has clarified that the Marine Oil Painting, Elizabeth Castle Jersey by William Edward Webb (LA553278) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 19th Century
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condition
condition
Offered in superb condition throughout, professionally conserved and original frame restored.