⛵ Antique British Seascape Oil Painting Fishing Boat in Storm by Henry Moore RA

⛵ Antique 19th C British Seascape Oil Painting | Fishing Boat in Storm by Henry Moore RA | Signed Artwork

🖌 Subject & Medium
A stunning marine oil painting on canvas (dated 1883) by renowned British artist Henry Moore RA, master of seascapes. Titled "A Fishing Boat Caught In Swell Stormy Seas," this work brilliantly captures the raw power and tension of a stormy sea — one of Moore’s most celebrated and collectible subjects.

🌊 Composition & Technique
At the center of the scene, a two-masted fishing boat battles fierce, choppy waves, its red mast flag snapping sharply under a dramatic sky. Four fishermen stand steady on deck, their gaze locked on the rocky shore where a lighthouse rises over the cliffs. To the right, a small tender boat with two figures rows through the swell, and in the far distance, another sailboat silhouettes the horizon.

Moore’s brushwork is bold and expressive — dynamic strokes bring the restless sea to life, while delicate details sharpen the realism of the boats and figures. His colour palette is a masterful mix of stormy blues, greys, and whites, with bright patches of blue sky and warm golden shoreline light, accented by vivid pops of red. His style fuses naturalistic precision with dramatic atmosphere, making the viewer feel the salt spray and gusting winds.

✍ Signed
Signed H Moore and dated 1883 — an original, authenticated work by this celebrated Royal Academician.

👨🎨 About the Artist
Henry Moore (1831–1895) was one of Britain’s premier marine and landscape painters. Trained by his father, portraitist William Moore, he exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1853 and achieved full Royal Academician status in 1893 — an elite distinction. His works are housed in prestigious collections such as the Tate, Birmingham Museum, and Manchester Art Gallery, and have reached auction prices up to $56,348 USD (Christie’s, London, 2009).

🖼 Frame
Presented in its original ornate gilt frame, adding timeless antique charm and perfectly complementing the painting’s dramatic marine subject.

📏 Dimensions (Framed)
Height: 40.75 cm
Width: 58 cm
Depth: 3.5 cm

📜 Provenance
From a private vendor, featuring a Middle Shire auction house label and attached artist biography verso — providing provenance and confidence.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It
✅ A dramatic, museum-quality maritime scene full of energy and detail
✅ Created by one of Britain’s most acclaimed 19th-century marine artists
✅ A striking, conversation-starting centerpiece for any home or collection
✅ A smart collector’s investment with historical and market value
✅ Ready to hang — bring history and artistry straight into your home

🔍 Condition

• Fine used condition overall

• Canvas has been relined, cleaned, with some touch-ups in sky areas

• Frame shows age-related wear — minor chips, scuffs, and scratches

• Comes with hanging thread, ready for immediate display

🌍 Worldwide Shipping Available
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