Ships | Boats | Harbours | Ports
Harbours and ports feature mainly in the early part of Richard’s career, but the ships, boats and other craft are a subject throughout. He spent the winter months of 1932/3 in Lyme Regis working towards his first exhibition of paintings at the Redfern Gallery titled 'Dorset Seaports'. This followed the show at the Goupil in 1929 which consisted solely of drawings. He loved the working ports and the atmosphere of camaraderie among the men concentrating on their tasks, as well as the beauty of the ships themselves.
The Three-Master (1984)
oil on board - 23.5h x 60.9w (cm)
There are two quite different paintings in 1984 with this same name. This one is very pared-down, the sort of simplifying that comes with old age.
Dredger, Early Morning (1984)
oil on board - 22.9h x 31.8w (cm)
Freighter at Sea with Dog Walker on the Beach (1980s)
oil on panel - 7.6h x 10.2w (cm)
Seascape with Rainbow (1983)
oil on board - 13.3h x 27.3w (cm)
Mist at Lepe (1983)
oil on board - 30.5h x 61w (cm)
Bait Diggers (1983)
oil on paper on board - 25.3h x 38.5w (cm)
East Wind (1983)
pencil on paper laid to board - 28h x 38.2w (cm)
Dredger (1983)
oil on board - 59.5h x 74.5w (cm)
Passing Vessel (1983)
oil on board - 23h x 30.5w (cm)
Nocturne (1983)
oil on board - 12.1h x 24.1w (cm)
Last Light (1983)
oil on board - 44h x 60w (cm)
Q.E.1 Leaving the Solent (c1983)
- 22.9h x 40.6w (cm)
The Goal Post (1982)
oil on board - 34.5h x 50w (cm)
In Memoriam. Crispin (1982)
oil on board - 52.2h x 68.9w (cm)
The Tall Ships, Southampton (1982)
oil on board - 74h x 114w (cm)
Carrier (1982)
oil on board - 14h x 35w (cm)
Yacht Race (1982)
oil on board - 15.5h x 26.5w (cm)
Figures in a Hurry (1982)
oil on board - 53h x 81w (cm)
Oil Slick Spraying (1982)
oil on board - 16h x 25w (cm)