John Callow (1822-1878) - Llegando a puerto
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Llegando a puerto, a nineteenth-century watercolour on paper by British master John Callow (England, 1822–1878), 58 by 47 cm with frame.
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Arriving at the Port
John Callow (England, 1822–1878)
General Description
Magnificent and dynamic seascape executed in the watercolor technique on paper by the distinguished British master John Callow (1822–1878). The composition portrays with great dramatic force the moment when several sailing ships and vessels struggle against the waves to reach the safety of the harbor, guarded by the imposing structure of a classic lighthouse and the quay walls under a turbulent, atmospheric sky.
The work stands out for its superb technical mastery in treating water, foamy reflections, and the gradation of stormy tones, reflecting the pictorial realism and Romantic sensitivity that characterized the great marine painters of the Victorian era.
As documented in the cataloging historical file that accompanies the piece, the author was a member of the British Institute and of the Royal Society of British Watercolorists, and his work is housed in major English art galleries.
The piece is duly signed by the author in the lower right corner and has a fully documented provenance, having been purchased on December 29, 2004 at the Durán Auction House in Madrid, with the official adjudication sheet confirming the purchase and the hammer price.
Technical Sheet
Title: Arriving at the Port
Author: John Callow (England, 1822–1878) / British School of the 19th Century
Style: Romantic Marine / Victorian Naval Painting
Technique: Watercolor on paper
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner.
History and Recognitions: Author member of the British Institute and the Royal Society of British Watercolorists. Comparable to works exhibited in major English art galleries.
Provenance / Documentation: Acquired on December 29, 2004 at Durán Auction House (Madrid). Delivered with the official adjudication sheet confirming the purchase and the hammer price.
Dimensions of the work: 19 x 29 cm (originally cataloged as 18.5 x 28.5 cm)
Dimensions with frame: 58 x 47 cm (framed with an elegant passe-partout and gold molding)
Condition: Excellent overall condition, protected under glass.
Arriving at the Port
John Callow (England, 1822–1878)
General Description
Magnificent and dynamic seascape executed in the watercolor technique on paper by the distinguished British master John Callow (1822–1878). The composition portrays with great dramatic force the moment when several sailing ships and vessels struggle against the waves to reach the safety of the harbor, guarded by the imposing structure of a classic lighthouse and the quay walls under a turbulent, atmospheric sky.
The work stands out for its superb technical mastery in treating water, foamy reflections, and the gradation of stormy tones, reflecting the pictorial realism and Romantic sensitivity that characterized the great marine painters of the Victorian era.
As documented in the cataloging historical file that accompanies the piece, the author was a member of the British Institute and of the Royal Society of British Watercolorists, and his work is housed in major English art galleries.
The piece is duly signed by the author in the lower right corner and has a fully documented provenance, having been purchased on December 29, 2004 at the Durán Auction House in Madrid, with the official adjudication sheet confirming the purchase and the hammer price.
Technical Sheet
Title: Arriving at the Port
Author: John Callow (England, 1822–1878) / British School of the 19th Century
Style: Romantic Marine / Victorian Naval Painting
Technique: Watercolor on paper
Signature: Signed in the lower right corner.
History and Recognitions: Author member of the British Institute and the Royal Society of British Watercolorists. Comparable to works exhibited in major English art galleries.
Provenance / Documentation: Acquired on December 29, 2004 at Durán Auction House (Madrid). Delivered with the official adjudication sheet confirming the purchase and the hammer price.
Dimensions of the work: 19 x 29 cm (originally cataloged as 18.5 x 28.5 cm)
Dimensions with frame: 58 x 47 cm (framed with an elegant passe-partout and gold molding)
Condition: Excellent overall condition, protected under glass.
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Artist
John Callow (1822-1878)
Title of artwork
Llegando a puerto
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition
Height
47 cm
Width
58 cm
Weight
3 g
Depiction/theme
Seascape
Style
Impressionism
Period
19th century
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