John Stobart Print - Boston: Waiting for the Dawn

Description: Boston: Waiting for the Dawn Artist: John StobartDimensions: 12" x 18"Date Issued: 1988Edition: 950 This is a is new, signed and numbered print by the artist. It has been stored flat in acid free sleeve, out of direct sunlight, and has never been framed. We have been an authorized dealer for John Stobart for over 30 years and have over 100+ prints in our inventory or available to us directly from the artist. Our agreement with the artist specifies we list all of his prints at full retail price. Please let us know if you have any questions. About This Print:This painting is based on Union Wharf, where John Stobart lives. It was also the place of residence of the prominent marine artist Robert Salmon, who was born in England in 1775. About the end of December, 1828, Salmon came to Boston. He remained in America until 1840 and died in Europe in 1845. Enjoying spectacular views of Boston Harbor, the location is ideal for a marine artist's studio. Every ship that enters or leaves Boston Harbor passes Union Wharf, so it is, in fact, a perfect vantage point to study ships from any angle and in all light. Looking toward East Boston, where the renowned Donald McKay built his great clipper ships, this view shows a Down-Easter waiting for a favorable tide to leave port. This small subject incorporates a variety of the kinds of elements that help to make a successful marine composition: overlapping silhouettes of wharf pilings, a distant shore, and vessels of different types. The principal effect, however, is derived from the contrast of cold moonlight, top-lighting all the silhouetted buildings, with pools of warm gas light picking out the area of activity. One of the initial decisions which has to be made prior to commencing work on a painting is establishing the canvas size. In this particular instance I found that I would have preferred that I'd selected a larger format. Confining a busy complex subject to a small format has the tendency to minimize the vigor in the brushstrokes, lessening the vital “quality of paint” in favor of a concentration on detail. In this case a balance was achieved despite the canvas's minimal size, both elements being apparent. Payment:Orders within the state of California will 8.5% sales tax upon sale. Payment must be received within 72 hours of winning bid. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover. Multiple orders can be combined with no additional shipping. Shipping:We guarantee your item will arrive in mint condition. This item ships via UPS insured for FREE in the United States and expedited shipping is available upon request on all items. Import duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. About The Gallery:Scrimshaw Gallery is home to the most complete selection of nautical art, scrimshaw, paintings and prints, knives, sculptures and other collectibles. Scrimshaw Gallery represents many of the leading maritime artists working today. Also, Scrimshaw Gallery has the largest collection of contemporary scrimshaw done by the finest artists working in the U.S. We are dedicated to bringing fine art to the experienced collector as well as introducing the fine art of collecting to the novice collector.

Price: 1200 USD

Location: Sausalito, California

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