Shipwreck- Late 18th century oil on canvas
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SHIPWRECK OFF THE ROCKY COASTLINE
Late 18th century Oil on canvas in high quality period carved frame.
57 x 64.5cm (22¼ x 25¼ in.)
Beautifully atmospheric late 18th century oil on canvas, we believe there is a signature on the mast of the wrecked ship, but this needs more research. The style and subject matter very much bring to mind the work of Philip James de Loutherbourg 1740 -1812.
The son of a miniature painter and engraver of the same name, Philip James de Loutherbourg began his artistic training in Paris in around 1755. Specialising in landscape painting, he soon attracted notice for his atmospheric compositions, being made a member of the prestigious Académie Royale just over a decade later. The combination of an unhappy marriage and his increasing artistic ambitions, however, led him to leave Paris and to embark on a tour of several European nations, before travelling on to England in 1771. Once there, he settled in London, accepting an invitation from the actor-manager, David Garrick to paint a series of spectacular stage sets for the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. His interest in technical innovation led to the 'Eidophusikon', a three-dimensional visual entertainment that used transparent images and light effects to create the illusion of moving through landscape. Loutherbourg was also a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy, to which he was elected a member in 1781.
Late 18th century Oil on canvas in high quality period carved frame.
57 x 64.5cm (22¼ x 25¼ in.)
Beautifully atmospheric late 18th century oil on canvas, we believe there is a signature on the mast of the wrecked ship, but this needs more research. The style and subject matter very much bring to mind the work of Philip James de Loutherbourg 1740 -1812.
The son of a miniature painter and engraver of the same name, Philip James de Loutherbourg began his artistic training in Paris in around 1755. Specialising in landscape painting, he soon attracted notice for his atmospheric compositions, being made a member of the prestigious Académie Royale just over a decade later. The combination of an unhappy marriage and his increasing artistic ambitions, however, led him to leave Paris and to embark on a tour of several European nations, before travelling on to England in 1771. Once there, he settled in London, accepting an invitation from the actor-manager, David Garrick to paint a series of spectacular stage sets for the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. His interest in technical innovation led to the 'Eidophusikon', a three-dimensional visual entertainment that used transparent images and light effects to create the illusion of moving through landscape. Loutherbourg was also a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy, to which he was elected a member in 1781.
