George Hammond Steel, Mousehole Harbour Painting

Item Description

George Hammond Steel (British 1900-1960), Mousehole Harbour scene at low tide, oil on board, signed lower right Hammond Steel, 29cm x 15cm.

This stunning piece of art features George Hammond Steel's signature impasto technique, adding a unique depth of texture, along with dynamic brushstrokes evoking movement to his coastal scenes. The artist's trademark was to paint coastal and harbour scenes of the Cornish and East Anglian coasts, and this particular scene depicts the harbour at the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Mousehole. Steel's work is sought after by collectors and specialist galleries alike, and this standout piece is sure to perform well at auction on Wednesday, 14th January at our monthly Antiques & Interiors Sale.

Who Was George Hammond Steel

George Hammond Steel (1900-1960), was a Sheffield-born British painter and a designer of stained glass. He was a respected and widely exhibited artist during his lifetime. Steel trained at the Sheffield School of Art and continued his studies in Birmingham and London. He went on to exhibit widely, including at the Royal Academy and the Paris Salon, establishing himself as a skilled and experienced British artist. 

It was the dramatic harbours and coastal landscapes of Cornwall and other British seaside towns that deeply inspired Steel’s artistic vision. He returned frequently to places like Polperro, St Ives, Mousehole and St Mawes, where the rhythm of the tides, the age-worn fishing boats and the interplay of light and atmosphere provided endless creative fuel for his brush. A stunning theme for his masterpieces.

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