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Ленен хол · Сертификат за автентичност · Доставка по целия свят Thomas Jacques Somerscales · 1842 – 1927

Sailing Vessels off the Coast

1916 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 23 x 31 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 1 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Panoramic View of Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire

Beverley Art Gallery, Beverley · original 110 x 150 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 2 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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A Man Overboard

1893 · Walker Art Gallery, Ливърпул · original 123 x 184 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 3 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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A Scene in the Andes, Chile

original 50 x 76 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 4 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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The Lame Duck

1917 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 123 x 184 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 5 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Off Valparaiso

1899 · original 97 x 180 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 6 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Same size as the original$678180 × 97 cm Commission at original size

Off the Canaries (British Cruiser 'Auxiliary Steam')

1892 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 46 x 69 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 7 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805

1894 · Government Art Collection, Лондон · original 83 x 127 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 8 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Same size as the original$470127 × 83 cm Commission at original size

Explore 'SS Immingham' by Thomas Jacques Somerscales (1906). A moody maritime oil painting depicting a sailing ship at sea. Romantic realism, visible brushwork & evocative atmosphere. #art #maritime #somerscales

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 9 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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A Barque Running Before a Gale

1910 · original 41 x 56 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 10 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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The Pier, Kingston upon Hull

1922 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 36 x 52 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 11 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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A Strong Breeze in the Channel

1903 · Harris Museum - Art Gallery, Престън · original 52 x 92 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 12 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Same size as the original$29792 × 52 cm Commission at original size

Hove to for a Pilot

1896 · Harris Museum - Art Gallery, Престън · original 122 x 183 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 13 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Same size as the original$823183 × 122 cm Commission at original size

The Rescue of the 'Anna Mathilda' by the Trawler 'Clyde', GY 317

1906 · Fishing Heritage Centre, Grimsby · original 121 x 180 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 14 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Same size as the original$807180 × 121 cm Commission at original size

After the Gale

1895 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 102 x 184 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 15 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Sinking of 'The Scharnhorst' at the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 December 1914

View the most popular artwork of Thomas Jacques Somerscales ranked #16: Sinking of 'The Scharnhorst' at the Battle of the Falkland Islands, 8 December 1914

1915 · original 61 x 109 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 16 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Same size as the original$353109 × 61 cm Commission at original size

HMS 'Clio'

1923 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 36 x 51 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 17 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Paddle Tug Towing a Full Rigged Ship

1902 · original 35 x 50 cm

1902 oil painting by Thomas Jacques Somerscales depicts a dramatic sailing ship scene. Explore maritime realism & atmospheric detail of this evocative seascape – a captivating work.

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 18 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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Crossing the Straits of Magellan

original 36 x 56 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 19 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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On the Clyde near Greenock

1901 · original 30 x 47 cm

Техника: Ръчно рисувано масло върху ленен хол
Изработено: За поръчка, от обучен художник
Popularity: No. 20 of 35 artworks by Thomas Jacques Somerscales
Доставка: В световен мащаб, около 5 седмици

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The artist

Thomas Jacques Somerscales

1842 – 1927

Бързи факти

Copyright statusPublic domain
Works on APS35
Born1842
Art period19th Century
Top-ranked workSailing Vessels off the Coast
Lifespan85 years

Biography

A Mariner's Vision: The Life and Legacy of Thomas Jacques Somerscales

Thomas Jacques Somerscales (1842–1927) was a man whose soul was inextricably bound to the rhythm of the tides and the vast, unpredictable expanse of the sea. Born in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he was raised in an environment steeped in maritime tradition. His father, a shipmaster with an artistic eye for sketching landscapes, provided the initial spark of inspiration that would later ignite Somerscales’s own creative fire. Though his formal path led him toward education and naval service rather than the studio, the salt spray and the sight of distant horizons became the primary pigments of his life's work. His journey into the heart of maritime artistry began not with a brush, but with a commission in the Royal Navy. Joining the service in 1863 as a schoolmaster, Somerscales spent decades traversing the Pacific Ocean aboard vessels such as the HMS Cumberland, the corvette HMS Clio, and the formidable flagship HMS Zealous. These years of naval duty were far more than mere service; they were an immersive period of visual study. The dramatic coastal vistas of Tahiti and the rugged, windswept reaches of the Pacific provided him with a firsthand understanding of light, weather, and the sheer power of the ocean—knowledge that no classroom could ever replicate.

From the Royal Navy to the Shores of Chile

A pivotal shift in his destiny occurred when illness forced him ashore in Valparaíso, Chile. What began as an unexpected convalescence transformed into a lifelong artistic residency. Settling in Chile around 1874, Somerscales transitioned from teaching at the Mackay School to establishing himself as a professional painter. It was within this South American context that his talent found its most profound expression. While he remained a British subject, his heart and his art became deeply intertwined with Chilean identity. His development as an artist was characterized by a move toward a style of romantic realism, where the technical precision of a sailor met the emotive power of a landscape painter. He possessed a masterful grasp of atmospheric perspective, allowing him to capture the heavy mists of Patagonia and the shimmering heat of tropical waters with equal fidelity. His work does not merely depict ships; it captures the very atmosphere of the sea—the weight of a storm-laden sky, the churning energy of whitecaps, and the lonely dignity of a vessel navigating the deep.

A Legacy Carved in Salt and Oil

The significance of Somerscales’s work lies in its dual role as both fine art and historical record. He became a chronicler of Chilean naval history, meticulously documenting significant maritime events that have since become patriotic icons within the nation. His paintings often feature notable naval engagements and vessels, imbuing his canvases with a sense of national pride and historical gravity. Through his eyes, the viewer witnesses the drama of the Battle of the Falkland Islands and the haunting beauty of sailing ships caught in the elements. While he was often regarded as a "little known artist" during his time in England, his reputation flourished in Chile, where his works are celebrated in prestigious national museums. His artistic output remains a testament to a life lived between two worlds:

Maritime Realism: A dedication to the authentic depiction of naval architecture and seafaring life.
Atmospheric Mastery: The ability to evoke the mood of the ocean through bold brushwork and light.
Historical Documentation: Preserving the maritime heritage of the Pacific and Chilean naval triumphs.

Today, the works of Thomas Jacques Somerscales, such as the moody SS Immingham or the dynamic Paddle Tug Towing a Full Rigged Ship, continue to resonate with collectors and historians alike. He remains a singular figure in the late Victorian era—a painter who did not just observe the sea from the shore, but who understood its language through a lifetime of sailing its currents.

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