1882 British Oval Oil Painting Lilac Sunset Southsea by Sarah Kilpack Framed

1882 British Oval Oil Painting Lilac Sunset Southsea by Sarah Kilpack Framed^Sale

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Vendor: Sarah Louisa Kilpack

Type: Seascape

Description

This charming oil on paper was painted by renowned British maritime artist Sarah Louisa Kilpack (1839-1909) in 1882, capturing a romantic twilight scene on the rocky shores of Southsea, the celebrated Victorian resort town of Portsmouth on England's southern coast. The composition depicts two elegantly dressed young ladies seated upon coastal rocks, gently watching a young man gathering oysters for them in the tidal pools at evening low tide. The artist rendered an extraordinarily beautiful sunset in lavender hues that envelops the seascape in a dreamlike atmosphere. Her exceptional attention to light, color nuances, and the finest details demonstrates the mastery of an artist at the height of her creative powers. From the pencil inscription on the painting, we can deduce that this work was created by S.L. Kilpack in 1882 for her friends, the Hutchins family, during their shared holiday at the Southsea resort. This painting will undoubtedly become a treasured jewel in any collection and grace any interior with the romantic lilac mood of a seaside sunset.
DETAILS:
Artist: Signed lower right by Sarah Louisa Kilpack (1839-1909), renowned British maritime painter. Her works are held in numerous collections and museums worldwide. Once unmounted it disclose owners note in pencil: "Dad (L.G.P. Person), Grandma and Auntie (Miss Hutchins) painted by a friend at Southsea about 1882". The wooden backing board also bears an inscription: "DAD & MA & AUNTIE HUTCHINS, AT SOUTHSEA, ABOUT 1882".
Medium: Oil painting on paper.
Image dimensions (approx.): Oval opening is 31 x 26 cm (12.2 × 10.2 inches)
Condition: Overall in very good condition, well-preserved with minor age-related wear.
Framed dimensions (approx.): 46.3 x 39.1 cm (18.2 × 15.4 inches)
Frame: Overall in good condition, with minor losses and age-related wear from the same period.
Shipping: Approx. weight 1 kg; packed approx. weight 2-3 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping available. The glass on the painting will be removed before packing and shipping for safe transit!
Notes: Please refer to the high-resolution photographs that form part of the condition report. Colors and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.