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James Meadows Sr.
"Stormy Seas”, seascape of small sailboats tossed on the waves, oil on canvas

1857

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This is an original unique oil painting by the artist. James' concentration on his career as a marine rather than a scenic artist may nonetheless have been strongly influenced by his back-stage friendships in the theatreworld. William Beverley was also a prolific and successful watercolour marine artist, including many scenes of Scarborough and the Yorkshire coastline of his childhood. James' and Williams' greatest contemporary, the acenic artist Clarkson Stanfield, who had a similar family and career path to both artists, also specialised in marine art. Perhaps all three knew that their "rough magic" as scenic artists would disappear, but their artistic posterity might be guaranteed by scenes of tranquility and excitement of the Victorian world of the sea. James Meadows died in1863 at his home in Coburn Street and was buried at his local parish church, Holy Trinity, Mile End. His death was commemorated in the obituary list of notable persons linked to the stage, as a "scenic painter". Nevertheless, it is for his marine paintings that he is most remembered and so his gamble paid off.
  • Creator:
    James Meadows Sr.
  • Creation Year:
    1857
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Nutfield, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GAP01551stDibs: LU3227671292
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