SHIPWRECK ON THE CORNWALL COAST - OIL ON CANVAS - JOHN SYER (1815 - 1885)

PAINTING DESCRIPTION SHEET Title: "A Wrack on the Cornwall Coast" Artist: John Syer R.I. (1815–1885) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: Imposing size 155 x 105 cm, including frame, 125 x 75 cm canvas only. Period: 19th century (Full British Victorian Era) Description of the Work This majestic seascape captures the wild drama of the Cornish coast, a central theme in the work of master John Syer. The painting is a masterful example of late Victorian English Romanticism, where the force of the natural elements (the stormy sea and the rugged cliffs) overwhelms man, evoking the concept of the "Sublime". The brushwork is rich and textured, capable of realistically rendering both the crashing foam of the waves and the solidity of the coastal rock. The use of light is atmospheric, typical of the British school, with a sky that suggests the rapid change of weather. Notes on the Artist: John Syer R.I. John Syer was one of the most prominent landscape painters of his time. A member of the prestigious Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (R.I.), he exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy in London and the British Institution. His works are now preserved in important public collections and museums in the United Kingdom (including Bristol and Sheffield). Syer is renowned for his ability to imbue his landscapes with realism and "air", often preferring the coastal views of Wales and Cornwall. See the following link for a painting by the same artist sold by the prestigious Sotheby's: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-4344148 A regular certificate of authenticity with a photo will be issued. We guarantee a response to your emails within 24 hours. REGISTERED WITH THE EXPERT AND CTU REGISTER AT THE COURT OF LA SPEZIA