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Narrow Boat and Canal Warehouse
Edward Hickling
approx. exposed area of image inside frame
14in h x 16in w
oil on board
SOLD
Item number 701
A man is punting a small boat upto a narrow boat by a canal warehouse to which the water entrance is closed A lovely painting of a canal scene in half tones and shadowing. The use of contrasting light and dark tones gives a very pleasing effect. The reflections on the water show how much of a professional Edward Hickling was. But where is this place?
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| About the artist
Born: 1913
Died: 1998
Edward Hickling was born in Nottingham and from an early age showed a natural gift for drawing. He was sent to the Nottingham school of art and his talent came to the attention of Arthur Spooner who gave him private tuition.
At the outbreak of the 2nd World War, Ted enlisted and was captured and held as a prisoner of war. On his release he decided to become a full time painter and private tutor. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, The Royal Watercolour Society, The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and the Royal Society of Marine Artists. His work is held by Derby Art Gallery.
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| Product type |
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painting |
| Date of work |
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1950 |
| How we know the date |
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our estimate |
| The last owner of the work |
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acquired from the artist's widow |
| How we know who the artist is |
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signed |
| How we know the subject |
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| School of painting |
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Modern British |
| Style of painting |
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Impressionist |
| Approach |
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townscape study representative |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) inches |
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14 x 16 |
| Condition of work |
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very good |
| Recent restoration |
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No known restoration |
| Where exhibited |
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believed never exhibited |
| Quantity available |
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1 |
| Edition of |
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1 |
| Item number |
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701 |
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below are the keywords we have used. 
painting, oil, board, Narrow Boat and Canal Warehouse, A man is punting a small boat upto a narrow boat by a canal warehouse to which the water entrance is closed, A lovely painting of a canal scene in half tones and shadowing. The use of contrasting light and dark tones gives a very pleasing effect. The reflections on the water show how much of a professional Edward Hickling was. But where is this place?, 00.00.1950, Modern British, Impressionist, townscape, study, transport, representative, canal warehouse, river trees, canal boat, brown, yellow, red |
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