19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Storm" by William Adolphus Knell (1805-1875) For Sale

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19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Storm" by William Adolphus Knell (1805-1875)

Name: 19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Storm" by William Adolphus Knell (1805-1875)
Price: 15500 USD
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Influenced by Dutch and English tradition, the artist William Adolphus Knell attained an impressive reputation as a British maritime painter … more Influenced by Dutch and English tradition, the artist William Adolphus Knell attained an impressive reputation as a British maritime painter during the nineteenth century. Queen Victoria, herself a renowned patron of the arts, twice commissioned paintings from Knell (“The Landing of the Prince Regent at Dover” and “The Review of the Fleet at Spithead”), and her husband, Prince Albert purchased one (“The Arrival of Prince Albert”). All three remain among the Royal Collection; other Knell paintings are also housed in the preeminent Parliamentary Art Collection and National Maritime Museum. During his lifetime, Knell’s “Destruction of Toulon 1793” was additionally awarded second prize in the 1847 Westminster Hall Competitions. Today he is remembered for his striking œuvre’s expressive use of color and atmosphere, but also for the mentorship of his equally talented sons, William Calcott Knell and Adolphus Knell.

This oil on canvas piece, entitled “The Storm,” depicts one of Knell’s favorite and most accomplished subjects: a seascape in storm, rough green waves thrashing boats piloted by brave, desperate men. The clouds above are an oppressive blue gray, the brushstrokes evocative of the choppy sea below, and in this way elicit a thrilling sense of closeness, of a staggering danger in the waves. But at the center of the clouds there is also a white light like hope, and the men below—sailors turned rescuers—drive their dinghies to a battered wreck painted only in part at the bottom frame; two in the closest vessel pull a drowning man to safety. Only a steamship, painted against the darkest clouds in the background, seems unbothered by the tempest—perhaps as a nod to the superior strength of steam power made possible by the Industrial era in which Knell lived and observed. A few seagulls, illustrated with gentle swooping strokes, appear to ride the storm winds over the waves.

An artful and masculine addition to any home library or office, Knell’s “The Storm” would perhaps be best admired in complement of his sons’ work. Two oil paintings attributed to William Calcott Knell and a signed oil on board by Adolphus Knell are also available for sale.

Dimensions with frame: H= 39 in., W= 60 in., D=2 in. , 25 lbs.
Dimensions of canvas only: H= 54 in. W= 33 in. less

Dimensions: 60ʺW × 2ʺD × 39ʺH

Styles: English

Art Subjects: Seascape

Frame Type: Framed

Period: 19th Century

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Canvas

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Blue

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Condition Notes: This painting has the original gold leaf frame and has been restored by the Chicago Conservation Center. It has been … moreThis painting has the original gold leaf frame and has been restored by the Chicago Conservation Center. It has been relined, cleaned, Bocour Magna retouched with Winton varnish. There is some cracking on the varnish but it is in good condition for its age. We will be happy to provide additional images upon request. Although we are attempting to provide realistic online images, differences in lighting sources affect the real color contracts of the painting. We will be happy to provide additional images under different lighting sources and further close-up images upon request. However, we recommend you consider the lighting in your home and how different lighting sources preserve the painting best and can improve the details the artist emphasized. We also recommend you determine the proper angle placement for the painting to avoid casting shadows or reducing glare to obtain the highest level of satisfaction from this artwork. less

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