FAMAG 1993.1


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Early twentieth-century Continental artist?s frame, with fillet on the top moulding, deep cavetto, fillet and slip or insert with deep bevel to sight; finished in white paint picked out with parcel-gilding; supplied by Paul Mitchell Limited (r). Early twentieth-century Continental artist?s frame, with fillet on the top moulding, deep cavetto, fillet and slip or insert with deep bevel to sight; finished in white paint picked out with parcel-gilding; supplied by Paul Mitchell Limited (r).

About this work


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Pears, Charles (1873-1958): The Bombing of The British Chancellor 10 July 1940, signed, oil on canvas, 80 x 125 cms. Presented by A & P Falmouth in October, 1993.


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The painting is in the tradition of seventeenth-century Netherlandish and eighteenth-century British marine battle scenes, with sails and cannon-fire replaced by liners, armoured warships and bombs. This artist?s frame (the original model was made of oak, so it was a weighty and expensive design) carries on the traditional theme in its classical lines, use of parcel-gilding, and linear aspect. A contemporary note is struck in the wide bevel at the sight edge. The cool tones of the paint and warmer gold form an impressive foil to the serene blues of this seascape, riven by the column of pewter smoke and the blaze of fire at its centre.

About the Artist

Charles Pears worked for the War Artists' Commission and was the first President of the Society of Marine Artists. He was an official war artist during both World Wars and was well known for his design work which included many notable book covers and posters.