Richard Harry Carter (1839–1911) Signed Victorian Cornish Fisherman Original Marine Oil Painting

Richard Harry Carter (1839–1911) Signed Victorian Cornish Fisherman Original Marine Oil Painting

An evocative late Victorian original oil painting by British artist Richard Harry Carter (1839–1911), depicting a traditional fisherman releasing his catch aboard a wooden fishing vessel. Signed lower right, this atmospheric maritime composition captures the working life of Britain's historic fishing communities.

Description

The painting portrays a weather-beaten fisherman dressed in a dark hat, green knitted jumper and red neckerchief, carefully removing a hook from a substantial fish aboard his boat.

A traditional wicker fishing basket and further fish occupy the foreground, while grey-green waters, seabirds and a distant sailing vessel establish the coastal setting.

Carter's carefully observed figure, naturalistic colouring and attention to maritime detail reflect the traditions of Victorian British marine painting.

The composition offers an engaging glimpse into the everyday working lives of nineteenth-century fishermen, celebrating the skill, patience and physical demands associated with Britain's historic fishing industry.

Artist Biography

Richard Harry Carter (1839–1911) was a British artist associated with nineteenth-century marine and coastal subjects. His work reflects the Victorian interest in maritime occupations, fishing communities and the relationship between people and the sea.

Provenance

• Lay's Auctioneers, Penzance, Cornwall, 13 May 2021, Lot 303, sold for £520.

• Hutchinson Scott, 30 March 2023, Lot 1007, sold for £550.

• Subsequently acquired for the collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.

The painting retains a fragmentary historic label on the reverse, providing an additional element of its surviving physical history.

Artwork Details

Artist: Richard Harry Carter (1839–1911)

Title: Fisherman Releasing the Catch

Formerly catalogued as: A Fisherman at Work

Medium: Oil on canvas

Period: Late nineteenth century, Victorian

Signature: Signed lower right

Subject: Fisherman, fishing boat and coastal maritime scene

Frame: Later oak frame

Framed dimensions: Approximately 90 × 67 × 2 cm

Condition Report

An antique oil painting displaying age-related characteristics consistent with its period. Presented in a later oak frame. Please examine the accompanying photographs, which form an integral part of the condition description.

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Attribution & Research

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Attributions, dates and historical interpretations represent our considered opinion based on the information available at the time of cataloguing. They should not be regarded as definitive authentication or independent expert certification.

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