An evocative maritime oil study dated 1921, capturing a pivotal moment in the life of Dublin’s docklands. This atmospheric work offers a rare perspective of the River Liffey, dominated by the grand, copper-domed silhouette of the Custom House.
The painting is rich with topographical interest, most notably featuring the signage for "J. Newton & Sons Sailmakers" on the red-brick waterfront buildings.
This detail anchors the piece in a specific historical reality, recalling the era when the Liffey was a thicket of masts and the air was filled with the scents of tar, canvas, and coal smoke.
Executed by the artist J. Chaffin, the work utilizes a textured, impressionistic touch. The 1921 date is particularly poignant, as it marks a period of profound transition in Irish history, yet the painting focuses on the enduring industry of the port, steam tugs and sailing barges navigating the shimmering water alongside the architectural grandeur of the Enlightenment.
Presented in its original black and gold Hogarth frame, this painting is more than a maritime scene; it is a storied piece of Dublin’s industrial heritage.
Dimensions
Height:59cm
Width: 45cm
Depth: 4cm
UK mainland delivery is available at the checkout with this order.
