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Charles Napier Hemy (1841-1917)
A returning fishing boat in the North Sea

Possibly off the North Yorkshire coast.

Provenance; From the family of Mr and Mrs Chater who bought the painting from the artist's studio.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Charles Napier Hemy (1841-1917)

Born Newcastle. Marine, Coastal and Landscape painter in oil and watercolours. Regarded as one of the greatest marine painters of his time. His work is represented in a number of Museums including: British Museum, Tate Gallery, National Maritime Museum and Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle. Exhibited at the Royal Academy.

There is a detailed biography in the excellent book The Artists of Northumbria by Marshall Hall.   

Other paintings by this artist:

  • The Shrimp Fisherman (a self portrait)

Artwork Tags: Marine | Northumbrian | Watercolour

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