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The 25 artworks by Charles Pears our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Lerretsduk · Ektehetsbevis · Leveres over hele verden Charles Pears · 1873 – 1958

The Wandsworth Gas Company Collier 'Chessington' Moving Upstream on the Thames, near the Houses of Parliament, c.1948

View the most popular artwork of Charles Pears ranked #1: The Wandsworth Gas Company Collier 'Chessington' Moving Upstream on the Thames, near the Houses of Parliament, c.1948

1948 · original 81 x 127 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 1 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Moonlight Barque

Usher Gallery, Lincoln · original 102 x 127 cm

Admire "Moonlight Barque" by Charles Pears (1873-1958). A stunning hand-painted reproduction of a night sailing scene, capturing adventure & maritime beauty. Discover this British marine artwork.

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 2 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$543127 × 102 cm Commission at original size

An Officer of a Motor Launch about to Board a Norwegian Steamer

1918 · original 22 x 25 cm

Charles Pears’ "An Officer of a Motor Launch" (1918) depicts wartime destruction in a unique naive expressionist style. Explore this evocative oil painting's raw energy & melancholic beauty.

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 3 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Battleship i Suez Kanal, HMS 'Howe'

1946 · The National Archives, London · original 34 x 62 cm

Et imponerende maleri av HMS 'Howe'-skipet i Suez Kanal av Charles Pears (1873-1958). Dette maritime kunstverk er kjent for sin detaljerte komposisjon og bruk av lys.

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 4 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$21562 × 34 cm Commission at original size

Steam Pinnaces at Hawkes Pier

1918 · original 71 x 91 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 5 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$34791 × 71 cm Commission at original size

Sinking of the 'Scharnhorst', 26 December 1943

1944 · original 102 x 153 cm

Witness the dramatic naval battle of the 'Sinking of the Scharnhorst'! Charles Pear’s oil painting captures WWII chaos with vibrant colors & Romantic intensity. Explore this powerful artwork.

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 6 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$622153 × 102 cm Commission at original size

Southern Railway Steamers as Hospital Ships Awaiting the Wounded at Dunkirk during World War II

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1945 · original 80 x 113 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 7 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$425113 × 80 cm Commission at original size

London (Great Western Railway poster artwork)

1932 · original 102 x 64 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 8 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$34964 × 102 cm Commission at original size

Sinking of Great Western Railway Steamer 'St David' (converted to hospital ship) off Anzio, 24 January 1944

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1944 · original 93 x 126 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 9 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$506126 × 93 cm Commission at original size

The Pool of London during Dockland Air Raids, 1940

Guildhall Art Gallery, London · original 101 x 152 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 10 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$615152 × 101 cm Commission at original size

A German Searchlight across the English Channel

1942 · original 81 x 127 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 11 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$463127 × 81 cm Commission at original size

A Boarding Party of Royal Naval Reserve Men Going Aboard a Prize under Searchlight

1918 · original 102 x 108 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 12 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$485108 × 102 cm Commission at original size

The Lights of Rosyth from the Forth Bridge Footpath Port Edgar and the Fleet

1918 · original 71 x 91 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 13 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$34791 × 71 cm Commission at original size

Night Scene of Southern Railway Steamers as Hospital Ships during World War II

1945 · original 80 x 113 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 14 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$425113 × 80 cm Commission at original size

Great Western Railway Steamer 'St Helier' Evacuating Troops, Dunkirk, 1 June 1940

1940 · original 93 x 126 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 15 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$506126 × 93 cm Commission at original size

A Hospital Ship at Night

1918 · original 19 x 35 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 16 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Pay Night, Rosyth, in Winter

1918 · original 58 x 130 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 17 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$480130 × 58 cm Commission at original size

A Thunderstorm, Harwich Submarines Leaving Port

1918 · original 58 x 130 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 18 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$380130 × 58 cm Commission at original size

North Queensferry Signal Station, Winter The First Battle Cruiser Squadron Seen from the Forth Bridge

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1918 · original 51 x 61 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 19 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$24661 × 51 cm Commission at original size

Self Portrait

1946 · original 62 x 51 cm

Explore Charles Pears’ 1946 ‘Self Portrait,’ a realistic maritime painting capturing age & solitude. Impressionistic brushwork & evocative seascapes – a unique piece.

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 20 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$24751 × 62 cm Commission at original size

Big and Little HMS 'Glorious' and a Motor Launch at the Island of Inchkeith under Snow

1918 · original 38 x 61 cm

Experience 'Big & Little HMS Glorious' by Charles Pears (1918). A stunning marine painting of Inchkeith Island under snow. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 21 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$22261 × 38 cm Commission at original size

Women Putting Anti Fouling Paint on the Bottom of a Motor Launch, Leith

1917 · original 66 x 108 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 22 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$367108 × 66 cm Commission at original size

HMS 'Courageous' in Dry Dock, at Rosyth, in Winter

1919 · original 102 x 127 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 23 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$543127 × 102 cm Commission at original size

Captain Sherbrook's Action, 31 December 1942

1943 · original 41 x 76 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 24 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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Same size as the original$24676 × 41 cm Commission at original size

The Norwegian Coast, Spring 1940

1943 · original 102 x 152 cm

Teknikk: Håndmalt olje på linlerret
Produsert av: Bestilles av en utdannet maler
Popularity: No. 25 of 82 artworks by Charles Pears
Levering: Over hele verden, ca. 5 uker

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The artist

Charles Pears

1873 – 1958

Kort fakta

Creative periodsmature period
Top 3 worksThe Wandsworth Gas Company Collier 'Chessington' Moving Upstream on the Thames, near the Houses of Parliament, c.1948, Moonlight Barque, An Officer of a Motor Launch about to Board a Norwegian Steamer
Top-ranked workThe Wandsworth Gas Company Collier 'Chessington' Moving Upstream on the Thames, near the Houses of Parliament, c.1948
Also known asChas Pears, Charles Pear
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Color intensityharmonisk balansert, ensartet fargetone
Museums on APSGuildhall Art Gallery, Usher Gallery, The National Archives, Towner
Works on APS82

Biography

Charles Pears (1873–1958): A Mariner’s Eye for Light and Landscape

Early Life & Training
Illustrative Beginnings & Literary Partnerships
The Rise of Marine Painting: Technique and Vision
War Artist During Two World Wars
Legacy & Recognition

Early Life & Training
Charles Pears was born in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England, on September 9th, 1873. Details about his formative years remain somewhat obscure, but it’s evident that a profound connection with the visual world took root early in his life—a fascination nurtured by exposure to the luminous canvases of Canaletto during his studies at East Hardwick and Pomfret College. These institutions instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and an understanding of how light interacts with architectural forms, foundational elements that would permeate his artistic style throughout his career.This early influence shaped his perspective on capturing atmosphere and conveying emotion through color.
Illustrative Beginnings & Literary Partnerships
Pears commenced his artistic journey as an illustrator in 1890, securing commissions for prominent periodicals such as *The Yellow Book*, *Punch*, and *The Graphic*. These engagements demanded versatility—the ability to distill complex narratives into compelling visual representations alongside evocative prose. Notably, he collaborated closely with John Masefield on *Salt-Water Poems and Ballads*, translating poetic imagery into striking illustrations that mirrored the rhythm and mood of the verse.This partnership exemplifies his commitment to marrying artistic expression with literary storytelling.
The Rise of Marine Painting: Technique and Vision
From 1904 onwards, Pears dedicated himself primarily to marine painting—a genre he embraced with unwavering devotion. He eschewed grand pronouncements about artistic innovation, preferring instead to hone his craft through disciplined observation and masterful execution.His canvases are characterized by a serene luminosity achieved through careful layering of glazes and meticulous attention to tonal gradations. He became the first President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, recognizing the importance of preserving traditional techniques while fostering artistic excellence. His paintings—particularly those depicting stormy seascapes—are imbued with an emotional resonance that transcends mere depiction.He sought not just to represent the sea’s appearance but its very essence: its dynamism, its grandeur, and its capacity for both beauty and terror.
War Artist During Two World Wars
The tumultuous years of the 20th century profoundly impacted Pears' artistic output. As a commissioned officer in the Royal Marines during World War I, he was appointed as an Official War Artist—a role that afforded him unparalleled access to naval operations.His wartime paintings offer poignant glimpses into the realities of combat and convey the courage and resilience of those serving on active duty. He repeated this honor during World War II, documenting scenes of naval heroism and perseverance. His depiction of HMS Dunraven VC in Action against the Submarine That Sank Her stands as a testament to his ability to capture dramatic moments with unflinching realism.These works serve as invaluable historical records—visual chronicles of pivotal events that shaped the course of twentieth-century history.
Legacy & Recognition
Charles Pears’ influence on subsequent generations of marine artists is subtle yet enduring. His unwavering dedication to traditional methods, combined with his profound understanding of light and color, resonated deeply with painters who followed in his footsteps.His paintings reside in prestigious collections worldwide—a testament to their artistic merit and historical significance. He left behind a substantial body of work that continues to captivate audiences today. The Royal Society of Marine Artists commemorates his legacy annually through the Charles Pears Memorial Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to marine art.Ultimately, Charles Pears remains an artist whose vision—informed by both meticulous observation and unwavering artistic integrity—continues to inspire admiration.

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