George Lennard Lewis - Watercolour
“Heading Out at High Tide”
Atmospheric British coastal scene by a Royal Academy–exhibited artist, dated 1899
Key Details
Artist: George Lennard Lewis (1826–1913) Title: “Heading Out at High Tide” Medium: Original watercolour Support: Paper Signature: Signed and dated lower left “/99”, as typical for the artist Dimensions: Image: 36 × 17 cm (14.2 × 6.7 in); Frame: 56 × 38 cm (22.0 × 15.0 in) Condition: Very good for age; artwork clean with no damage or foxing. Original distressed frame with small chips and light discolouration to left-hand side. Provenance: Private UK collection
Description
An evocative and finely observed coastal watercolour by George Lennard Lewis, depicting fishing boats and figures setting out at high tide beneath towering cliffs. The panoramic format, confident draughtsmanship, and luminous handling of natural light place this work firmly among the artist’s mature late Victorian output. Signed and dated 1899, the composition captures both the working rhythm of the British coast and the atmospheric conditions for which Lewis was especially admired.
About the Artist
George Lennard Lewis was a prominent 19th-century British watercolourist renowned for his maritime and coastal scenes. Born into an artistic family, he was the son of painter George Robert Lewis and cousin to Royal Academician John Frederick Lewis. He exhibited widely at the Royal Academy, the Grosvenor Gallery, and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, as well as major regional venues across Britain. Although influenced by his European travels, Lewis is best remembered for his vivid depictions of the British coastline. His works are held in the UK Government Art Collection and in public and private collections in Britain and Australia.
Estimated Date
1899
Provenance & Notes
From a private UK collection. Signed and dated by the artist. Retained in its original period frame and supplied ready to hang.
