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Twentieth Century Marine Oil of Thames Barges on the Medway with power station

20th century

$3,854.05
£2,800
€3,323.43
CA$5,330.20
A$5,375.55
CHF 3,129.44
MX$65,423.16
NOK 35,865.29
SEK 37,061.41
DKK 24,843.36

About the Item

Twentieth Century Marine Oil Painting of Thames Barges on the Medway with power station in the background by Vic Ellis. Vic Ellis RSMA 1921 - 1984 Thames Barges and other Shipping. Oil on Board, Signed and Framed. Ellis lived in Essex and latterly spent his time painting shipping on the Thames and the Medway. He was an experienced sailor himself and loved depicting shipping in all types of conditions. His work is broad stroked and impressionistic with heavy impasto. This is a delightful large oil painting and the barges are centre stage with a beautiful jewel like sea in the foreground. Vic Ellis was a dental technician on Canvey Island and was given drawing and painting lessons by Harry Russell. He become a successful commercial artist and a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, he was elected a member in 1969. He painted many shipping fleets for their owners and operators. Ellis painted mainly around the Thames Estuary and the East Anglian Coast and is a specialist on East Anglian small craft. Vic lived out his final years in Leigh on Sea. He is listed in "Dictionary of Sea Painters" and illustrated, see plate 766.
  • Creator:
    vic ellis (1921 - 1984, British)
  • Creation Year:
    20th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Framed size 26 by 36 inches.
  • Gallery Location:
    ludlow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1534214255142

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