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The portrait is monogrammed ABR in the top left
Examination under UV shows a few small areas of restoration but nothing major
Those that knew him described his passion for completing a work ‘in the moment’ rather than sketching
Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 12½” x 14½” / 31cm x 37cmYear of creation: 1883Condition: Overall very presentable
Nicholas Percy Fox, Tranquil Seascape With Sunset & Fishing Boats 1940s The portrait is monogrammed ABRThis tranquil early 20th century seascape by Nicholas Percy Fox (1870 c. 1943) is a masterclass in subtle gradients to create mood. The last rays of the evening sun drift behind clouds, producing a deep orange glow through wispy verticals. A ships sail, near silhouetted, juts through the layers drawing emphasis to the shifting tones. The work is reminiscent of the tonalists who sought to convey a mood by paring down a composition. They often used