Harbour Scene (Appledore Quay)
Thomas Adolphus Falcon, c. 1914
This painting is one of a series of six painted as decorative panels for the small drawing room at Sharlands House, Braunton, which was built by Albert Schwabe (the artist's brother-in-law) for Dr Elliston Wright (a relative by marriage to Albert Schwabe). Braunton overlooks Barnstaple Bay and Appledore is on the other side of the Taw estuary. The work is interesting both as a record of the layout of this fishing and ship-building village, and also as an early example of its inspirational role for artists 100 years ago.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Harbour Scene (Appledore Quay), c. 1914
Date supported
2007
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
161 x 82.5 cm
Grant
1930
Total cost
2640
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