George Balmer, Marsden Rock

George Balmer, Marsden RockA fine mid 19th century oil on panel depicting Marsden Rock in Tyne and Wear, England, by landscape painter, George Balmer (c. 1806 1846). Its an atmospheric little painting that captures the popular tourist spot under a full moon and cloudy sky. This was probably a deliberate attempt by Balmer to convey a sense of intrigue as the Rock has a rich and mysterious history. During the 18th century, Marsden Rock was a popular haunt for smugglers as the

19½” x 23½” / 50cm x 60cm

numerous visitors bathe at the Grotto and often return home with vials of holy water

Light craquelure in areas and one blemish towards the bottom which could be varnish bloom

first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1802 and was generally known as a painter of theatrical subjects

scratches and some minor paint loss

Francois Charles Cachoud (1866-1943)

He attended the Munich Academy of Fine Arts and is also known as an accomplished illustrator

784 achieved in 2010 for ‘Still Life

When we acquired the piece

white shirt with upstanding collars

Many of his views were drawn from the Chicago region but he also returned to Sweden to paint occasionally

Petersen weaves a beautiful image of an untouched land inhabited by indigenous people - untainted by the Western world