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Oil Paintings

Frederick James Aldridge (1850-1933)

A Lightship & Trawlers in a Swell

Medium: Oil on canvas
Provenance: Signed
Image Dimensions: 29½" x 19½" (74.9cm x 49.5cm)
Price: £2,450.00
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This atmospheric maritime piece captures the mastery of Frederick James Aldridge (1850–1933), a renowned British painter celebrated for his evocative coastal and harbour scenes. Though most famous for his watercolours, his oil work—like this one—demonstrates a deeper texture and a command of light that brings the moving sea to life.
Aldridge spent his life in Shoreham-by-Sea, and his intimate knowledge of the tides is visible in every stroke. This painting balances technical maritime accuracy with a soft, atmospheric mood, making it feel less like a record of a ship and more like a captured moment on the water. It’s a sophisticated addition for any collector who appreciates classic British marine art and the enduring pull of the ocean.

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