Children on the Shore (also after Breton Fishermen)
Limited Edition Print on paper • After Elizabeth Adela Stanhope Forbes (Canadian-British, 1859–1912)
Style & Movement
Newlyn School / Impressionistic Realism
Medium & Technique
Lithograph or Giclée print after an original oil painting; features a soft, atmospheric color palette replicating feathered brushwork.
Creation Period
Late 20th century reproduction of a late 19th-century original (the original circa 1880-1890).
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 30 inches; Portrait format with a multi-layered decorative mat.
Subject Description
A coastal scene featuring a young woman with a large wicker Creel basket on her back, looking toward three young children by the rocky shoreline. The figures are dressed in peasant-style clothing, common in the artist's depictions of coastal Cornwall.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good. The print appears well-preserved behind glass, though there is a prominent reflection on the glass surface and slight potential for fading due to light exposure.
Estimated Market Value
$100 - $250 USD
Auction Estimate
$50 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Likely purchased from a commercial gallery or art retailer in the late 20th century. The numbering '191/2200' indicates a large-scale commercial edition.
Art Historical Significance
Elizabeth Stanhope Forbes was a leading figure of the Newlyn School. While this is a modern print, it reflects the school's interest in 'en plein air' painting and the sentimentalized but realistic social documentation of fishing communities.
Notable Features
Includes a hand-written edition number '191/2200' in the lower right margin, identifying it as a limited edition reproduction rather than an original painting.
Condition Issues
Visible glare from the glass in the photograph; possible acidic migration from non-archival matting over time; minor tanning of paper edges.
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the use of UV-protective glass and acid-free archival matting to prevent foxing and yellowing. Keep away from direct sunlight.