Title: Fanch Lel; Dappled Orange Sunset On The Bright Boat Blue Sea French Landscape Oil Painting Description: Title: Dorset Beach Scene with Families Sea and Sky by British Artist John Steane by John Steane (b.1931) Size: 15.25 inches (height) x 23 inches (width) watercolor painting on paper, unframed condition: Good, with light surface rippling and minor edge wear Provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England Description: This evocative watercolour by British artist John Steane (b.1931) captures a classic English beach scene in Dorset, brimming with nostalgic charm. A group of holidaymakers, families, and children populate the shoreline, with soft rolling waves behind them and a wide, expressive sky overhead. The composition centres on a woman in a red dress and a child playing in the sand, with other figures strolling, paddling, and relaxing in the background. Steane’s loose, confident brushwork and vibrant palette bring warmth and immediacy to this slice of mid-century British life. The beach is believed to be in Dorset, a county famed for its Jurassic Coastline, golden sands, and traditional seaside resorts such as Weymouth, Swanage, and Lyme Regis. The subject matter, colour choices, and attire of the figures suggest a scene from the 1960s or 70s, evoking the golden age of British summer holidays. Paintings like this resonate with collectors drawn to scenes of family, coastal memory, and British leisure culture. The work's wide format and narrative content make it ideal for display in both modern and traditional interiors.
Reserve: $648.00
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