Shrimpers, Lyme Regis, Dorset

Medium: Oil on card laid on panel

Provenance: fully inscribed verso

Image Dimensions: 13¾" x 9¾" (34.92cm x 24.77cm)

Price: £4,200.00

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A leading figure in the golden age of British watercolour and President of the Royal Society of Watercolours, Fielding was widely admired for his atmospheric coastal scenes and his ability to depict shifting light, sea, and weather with remarkable sensitivity. This engaging scene was originally composed by JMW Turner, and reflects the everyday life of the shoreline, with figures gathering shrimp and bathing along the beach near Lyme Regis. The scene balances human activity with the expansive presence of sea and sky, evoking both industry and tranquillity in equal measure. Coastal subjects such as these were central to both Turner and Fielding’s work, capturing Britain’s maritime character with enduring appeal. Subtle tonal variation and fluid handling of paint create depth and atmosphere, while the arrangement of figures and shoreline draws the viewer naturally into the scene. The result is a work that feels both immediate and timeless, rich in observation and mood.

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