Victorian Oil Painting Marine Ship Sailing By Moonlight By John Davison Liddell

1 Antique British Victorian Marine Oil Painting Masted Ship Homeward Bound Sailing By Moonlight By John Davison Liddell.

Subject seascape marine portrait of a 3 masted ship in front side on profile view facing left on the high seas by moonlight on dramatic choppy rough in the North sea going homeward bound heading back to the Tyne Newcastle, you can see the rigging with sails hoisted. Waves are crashing around the ship, what is fascinating is that you can view a small glowing fire light coming from the ships galley area, where the ships cook would be preparing the crews meal. With a bright moon shining through the dark sky giving an illumination of light that is being reflected off the sea, such an enchanting mysterious scene for the viewer which you will adore when you view it on your home or office wall space area.

Title "Homeward Bound" inscribed verso.

By the known marine artist John Davison Liddell.

This is one of his most unusual works as it is scene at night, a very fine example of his marine works.

Oil on canvas.

A good size with the frame being 71cm wide and 41cm high.

Circa late 19th century Victorian era.

Set in a beautiful original decorative gilt frame which further enhances this nautical painting.

Signed by the known artist John Davison Liddell.

Brief biography of the artist John Davison Liddell (1859 - 1942).
John Davison Liddell a known British artist who specialised in marine & also landscape paintings, he was born during the Victorian era in the year 1859 and was from the north east of England in the town North Shields which is in the borough of North-Tyne side in Tyne & Wear. He painted his artworks using mainly oils. He exhibited his paintings in his native North east area & loved to paint various ships along the river Tyne which was by his birthplace. He died during WW2 in 1942. A selection of his works can be found in the South Shields Museum & Art Gallery also Northumberland County Council Libraries also Quadrant, North Tyneside Council. His paintings have sold at various auctions around the world like Bonhams.

Provenance labels verso.

Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of subject marine matter.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate wall display.

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

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Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Front canvas painting surface in good original unlined overall order. Having foxing staining, craquelure, with some scuffs grazes to the front and various foxing on the back. The frame which has general wear, scuffs, stains, scratches, some minor chips losses in places commensurate with usage & old age.

Dimensions in centimetres of the frame

High (41 cm)
Wide (71 cm)
Depth thickness of frame (5 cm)


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