Quiet Shore
Charles Horwood (1908-1975) British school
A tranquil coastal oil depicting fishing boats resting along a wide, open shoreline beneath a softly shifting sky. Horwood’s confident, economical brushwork captures the subtle movement of cloud and light, while the muted palette of greys, blues, and sandy ochres lends the scene a sense of calm and spaciousness. The distant horizon and gently grounded boats create a balanced composition that feels both atmospheric and quietly contemplative.
Medium & Support: Oil on board.
Frame: Period frame with subtle inner slip; light wear consistent with age.
Condition: Excellent condition; the paint surface remains stable and well preserved.
Signature: Signed lower right.
Dimensions: 
Board: 26 × 34.5cm
Framed: 47 x 38.5 
Notes: A restrained and elegant mid-20th-century coastal study by a listed British artist, offering a timeless sense of stillness and light, well suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.