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I am offering for auction a superbmid 19th century oil on canvas of three fishermen in a boat caught in a storm. The mast has gone and the men look towards the shore in hope. Painted by John Callow, 1812-1878. Signed and dated 1866 bottom left. Canvas measures 48 x 28 cm.
Condition is good. Relined. Ready to hang.
He was a pupil of elder brother William, he was a marine & landscape painter & teacher in oil & watercolour. He lived in Paris until 1844. He was appointed Professor of Drawing in the Royal Military Academy at Addiscombe in 1855, and Sub-Professor of Drawing at Woolwich in 1861. He excelled in marine painting, and exhibited annually at the Old Watercolour Society (352 works) & at the Royal Academy, British Institution, Royal Society of British Artists & New Watercolour Society.
Frame is included as a gift.
Please note. Due to the fragile nature of old frames and glass, our shippers do not provide compensation for any damage caused during transit. We go to great lengths to ensure each painting is packed and protected to a very high standard but sadly cannot compensate or refund for any damage occurring to frames or glass during transit.
