Price range: £60.00 through £1,400.00
Oil on linen, ……….. The last sailing boat in Ipswich Harbour. The memory of grander days. leaves Ipswich dock with the Customs House behind.
Victor leaving harbour – Painting of Victor, a Thames Barge with an amazing and scandalous history, is now a pleasure boat for Ipswich and Suffolk. She is the last working boat in the dock. The harbour is mostly modernised but there are a few buildings left that recall the sea trade of Ipswich. Built 1895.
Oil on Linen.
About the Artist
J Hugh L Beattie is a distinguished commission artist based Near Colchester, East Anglia. His large studio is a vibrant busy tapestry of British culture, brought to life through the paint brush. Here, classical elegance meets patriotic history. Hugh’s work is a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional composition, a beacon of grace in an age often side-tracked by hum-drum modernism.
With a profound respect for the military and civil subjects, Hugh’s historical paintings more than mere images; they are stories in colour that have shaped the nation. He captures the essence of British life and its past. From the heroism of our troops to the tranquil pastures of the countryside, each piece, like ‘Victor leaving harbour’ is homage to the struggle that moulded our History.
Service and Inspiration
Hugh has served in the Yeomanry for 30 years, and now he exhibits his work at all the major History Festivals in England. He is not a photo-realist, but a follower of painters like Titian, Caravaggio and Sargent. His attention to military detail has a soldier’s eye whilst still retaining the painterly qualities of a loose almost impressionistic approach together with historic accuracy.
For those looking to commission their own piece of history, Hugh offers a collaborative process that honours the client’s vision while infusing it with his distinctive artistic style.
Discover the elegance of traditional artistry with Hugh, and let the beauty of Britain’s heritage adorn your walls.
