Henry Scott Tuke – A Full-Rigged Three-Master at Anchor

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This fine and early watercolour by the renowned Falmouth artist Henry Scott Tuke has only recently been rediscovered, having been in a private collection for many years. Watercolour signed ‘H.S. Tuke’ and dated 1896 (lower right). Displayed in its original carved and gilded frame. Tuke painted many pictures of majestic sailing ships, mainly in watercolour, that were common until the 1930s. He was fascinated with the beauty of fully rigged ships, and since childhood could draw them from memory. A label found on the inside of the frame reads: No.4 Falmouth Harbour, H.S. Tuke. Price £9.9.

Sheet: 14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (33.5 x 24 cm.)
Image: 12 1/4 x 8 1/8 in. (31.3 x 20.8 cm.)
Frame: 20 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. (52.8 x 42 cm.)

We are grateful to Catherine Wallace for her help in cataloguing this picture.

Description

Condition: The picture has been cleaned and repositioned in its original frame and mount which has been lined using acid free rag board together with conservation standard sealing tape to prevent acid migration from the wood into the artwork. The area surrounding the exposed artwork (beneath the mount) has been treated and will not deteriorate any further.