Thomas Rose Miles (1844-1916) - Coming Into Harbour in Rough Seas

Here we have an extremely wonderful oil on board by renowned British artist Thomas Rose Miles. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene of fishing boats try to make the harbour in rough seas as onlooker are ready to help. The painting is signed lower left slightly hidden by the frame however there is an image of the full signature as proof it’s the said artist. A brilliant example from this very talented artist which would grace any wall in your home.

Biography
Thomas Rose Miles was a British artist predominantly known for his energetic marine scenes. Trawlers precariously heeling battered by rolling waves, lifeboats struggling atop treacherous breakers, crews lost and stricken, ejected from schooners. Thomas Rose Miles was obsessed with seaborne drama, each theatrical scene conjured from his active mind. Described as “probably the best nineteenth-century marine artist at painting this subject”, his legacy is a triumphant one.
Born in landlocked Birmingham, it’s unclear when his fascination for seafaring began. Perhaps, like many boys of his generation, he gained an interest through fiction, captivated by the tales of Moby Dick and other equally gripping adventures. Storms were his raison d’etre - wild conditions that could tear a sail to shreds. Masses of water towering over hapless fishermen as glowering clouds dip low on their approach.
He was apparently self-taught, although undertook various study trips including to the Netherlands. The Dutch have a rich heritage of maritime painting and undoubtedly inspired him. He painted views across the British Isles - from the Isle of Wight to Galway Bay and from Cornwall to Guernsey. It’s not known whether he visited every location as the coastlines are usually in miniature. But in each rendering of a hostile sea, he captured its devastation with equal aplomb.

In fairly good condition for its age, shows signs of craquelure and comes framed. Please view all images as these form part of the description. The frame is a gift no compensation give if damaged in transit.

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