A fishing boat in rough seas

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William Callow, R.W.S. (1812-1908)
A fishing boat in rough seas
signed and dated 'W. Callow. 1841.' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour, with scratching out, unframed
9½ x 13 3/8 in. (24.2 x 34 cm.)

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Lot Essay

1841 was a pivotal year for Callow. He returned to England from Paris, leaving behind the security of his role as an acclaimed drawing master to the French aristocracy, to 'start afresh, practically unknown' in London. In the autumn he took a sketching trip to Normandy with Charles Bentley. Callow made a number of drawings which were later worked up into successful watercolours, and the present painting may well date from this time in Normandy.

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