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Tim Thompson
Tim Thompson, "J Class Fleet", 36x48 Maritime Boating Yacht Oil on Canvas

2026

$89,000
£66,549.37
€77,725.84
CA$125,044.91
A$126,663.88
CHF 72,727.76
MX$1,535,761.57
NOK 843,912.39
SEK 859,005.75
DKK 581,082.78

About the Item

Tim Thompson captures the quiet drama of competitive sailing in this luminous marine scene. A fleet of racing yachts moves across calm blue water, their billowing white sails rising dramatically against a hazy, cloud-filled sky. Soft layers of blue, ivory, and pale gold create an atmospheric glow, while the deep blue hulls provide crisp accents within the otherwise ethereal palette. The sweeping curves of the sails give the composition a graceful sense of movement, even as the glassy water lends the scene an unusual tranquility. Thompson’s careful attention to the form and movement of racing yachts reflects the maritime precision for which his work is known, while his use of thin, translucent layers of oil creates the remarkable luminosity seen throughout the painting. Both elegant and expansive, the painting celebrates the beauty of sailing through light, atmosphere, and the sculptural forms of sails caught in the wind. About the artist: Tim Thompson, who was born in Hull, England, is a self-taught painter and one of the few marine artists utilizing traditional oil techniques. By placing layer upon layer of translucent wash on canvas, Thompson is able to produce a luminosity which is rarely seen in contemporary marine paintings. Displaying an elegance and sophistication reminiscent of works by the 19th century masters of marine art, Thompson’s art is widely collected by marine art connoisseurs around the world. Thompson's artistic creations have also been celebrated in two books, The Winning Moment, a history of the America's Cup, and The Story of Yachting. Thompson exhibits his artwork worldwide, extending from Europe to Washington, DC, and at Australia’s Royal Society of Marine Artists Exhibitions.
  • Creator:
    Tim Thompson (1951, British)
  • Creation Year:
    2026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1462218469112

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