{"product_id":"montague-stanley-stormy-coastal-view-with-sailboat","title":"Montague Stanley, Stormy Coastal View With Sailboat","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early 19th-century seascape depicting a coastal view with stormy seas by Scottish actor and painter, Montague Stanley (1809-1844). This evocative piece conjures up the sights and sounds of a blustery day on the Scottish coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley was a fascinating character who pursued two creative endeavours - acting and painting. From an early age, it was clear that he was destined for the arts as he took his first acting engagement at 15. He was received well by the critics and described as a ‘very handsome young man, well suited for the parts he played’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the next 14 years, he worked as an actor while also developing a keen eye for painting. When away from the theatre, he would travel to Wales, England and the west of Scotland to sketch and hone his skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1828 until 1844, he exhibited regularly at the Scottish Academy and also once at the Royal Academy in London with ‘Wreck on the Lancashire Sands’. Montague Stanley is also known for his book illustrations as many of his landscapes have been engraved for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is signed in the lower right and housed within a simple wooden frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003cbr\u003eOverall size: 31” x 23½” \/ 78cm x 60cm\u003cbr\u003eYear of creation: c. 1840\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Denmark\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Light craquelure in areas. Could be cleaned to restore some vibrancy if required. Frame with some age-related wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brave Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39519106105419,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2508\/9760\/products\/BRV487_m.jpg?v=1644351554","url":"https:\/\/bravefineart.com\/products\/montague-stanley-stormy-coastal-view-with-sailboat","provider":"Brave Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}