Title: John Steane (b.1931); People Relaxing on the Green in Evesham with Church View British Watercolour Description: Title: Coastal Harbour View With Sailboats And Stone Buildings Cornwall 1988 By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 11 inches (height) x 15 inches (width) Condition: good, will some signs on wear consistent with aging Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England Description: This peaceful harbour scene captures the timeless charm of a Cornish coastal village, rendered with delicate brushwork and sun-washed tones. Likely painted in 1989 based on the artist’s handwritten inscription on the reverse, this piece conveys the quiet rhythm of harbour life. A lone sailboat floats gently in the calm water, with another moored by the sandbank, their reflections softly merging into the ripples. Stone buildings line the right-hand side of the composition, their weathered facades suggesting years of sea spray and salt air. Greenery on the distant headland provides a natural counterbalance to the built environment, while the subdued palette and crisp drawing echo the traditions of British plein air painting. The composition invites the viewer to wander along the water’s edge, perhaps to imagine the stories of those who have lived and worked in this place. The inclusion of the date adds historical charm and a sense of captured memory, ideal for collectors interested in late 20th-century watercolour works. Cornwall’s rugged coastline and quaint harbours continue to inspire artists, and this painting offers an evocative snapshot of the region’s enduring appeal.
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