Meticulously painted 1930s oil on board seascape by Harry Bush (1883-1957).

Painted on a sunny day with a never ending bright blue sky, peppered with white powdery clouds, Harry Bush has perfectly captured this maritime scene.

A fishing vessel’s sails billow in the wind as the boat navigates its way via a choppy sea culminating in sea spray in abundance. Beyond is a tug boat or vessel pumping small plumes of smoke from its chimney.

Bush has diligently signed and dated the painting (1935) and inscribed it ‘ROI’ with reference to the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, in neat writing bottom right of the picture.

Biography

Harry Bush was born in Brighton, East Sussex. He studied art at the Regent Street Polytechnic and at West Lambeth. He was a professional and well respected artist exhibiting x27 times at the Royal Academy London. He was also elected a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (Roi) in 1930, Royal Western Academy (Rwa) and the Paris Salon.

1900 he joined the Victualling Department of the British Admiralty.

1904 he joined Carlton Studios, Chelsea, where he worked under Fred Taylor, prestigious poster and water colour artist.

He lived for much of his life in Merton, South West London, a custom built house with a large studio at the top.

1984 Christie’s held a Studio sale of his works alongside his wife’s, Noel Laura Bush (nee Nisbet) Ri, a noted artist in her own right

1985 Oscar and Peter Johnson held an exhibition of his work, fine art dealers, Lowndes Street, London

2004, The Tate Gallery held a large exhibition ‘The Art of the Garden’, where work by Harry Bush was included.

Exhibited

Royal Academy (1922-1954)

Royal Institute of Oil Painters

Royal Scottish Academy

Glasgow Institute

Paris Salon

Atkinson Art Gallery, Southampton

Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

His works are currently held at the following prestigious institutions:

Imperial War Museum London

Melbourne Art Gallery, Australia

National Library of New South Wales, Australia

Museum of London

Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

Royal Scottish Academy

Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool

Russell Coates Art Gallery, Bournemouth

etc

This fabulous painting is newly framed and ready to hang.

Measurements including frame:

H 32cm

W 41.5cm