<p>This is a unique introduction to a fascinating group of early marine painters working in England between about 1660 and 1730, of whom relatively little is known. Marine paintings really began in England with the arrival of the Van de Veldes (father and son) from Holland in 1673. They established a studio of British marine painting which was such a success that additional assistants were taken on. The Van de Veldes so dominated the world of marine painting that work by other attractive and competent marine artists working in England at the time received little attention. This relatively unknown group, which is the real subject of this important book, included Isaac Sailmaker, Jacob Knyff, J.K.D. van Beecq, Adrian van Diest, L. Castro, L.D. Man and H. and R. Vale. Pictures by these painters have been appearing in British sale rooms more frequently and their work is increasingly sought after by collectors. The book's wealth of fine illustration is included to demonstrate a particular painter's range</p>

Early Sea Painters 1660-1730

Arts & Photography

Cockett, F. B.

History & Criticism

Antique Collectors Club Dist

<p>Peter Monamy was the first English born and English trained specialist marine artist. He recorded the marine scene of the first half of the 18th century, when English Commerce and Sea Power were growing rapidly. He was a friend and contemporary of Hogarth and the precursor of the great school of English Sea Painters, including Samuel Scott, Charles Brooking and Dominic Serres, who were to follow him. This book gives a detailed account of his life and, for the first time, a proper assessment of his enormous artistic output. His reputation has, in the past, been somewhat tarnished by the large number of 'copies' by other minor artists. The author has been careful to illustrate only signed and undoubted examples of his work. Particular attention has been given to 'recognition details' of his technique and picture construction, which differentiate his work from others. The last two chapters are given to considering, in some detail, the work of his 'school' of more minor, yet pleasing, artists who f</p>

Peter Monamy: 1681 - 1749 and His Circle

Individual Artists

ACC Publishing Group

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