Shipwreck At Dunstanburgh Castle By Claude Thomas Stanfield Moore (1853–190

Shipwreck at Dunstanburgh Castle, 1876By Claude Thomas Stanfield Moore (1853–1901)Subject & MediumA powerful Victorian marine drama: a three-masted ship wrecked on the rocks beneath Dunstanburgh Castle. Painted in oil on board (1876), Moore captures storm-lashed seas, sailors battling in lifeboats, gulls circling above, and the medieval ruin looming as a timeless witness to tragedy.Composition & StyleForeground: jagged rocks, shattered hull, crashing breakersCenter: sailors struggle for survival in fragile lifeboatsBackground: Dunstanburgh Castle silhouetted against storm skiesBrushwork: sweeping waves, precise rigging and detailPalette: deep greens, storm blues, golden shafts of lightRomantic, Turner-inspired atmosphere meets Stanfield’s nautical precision — more than a seascape, it is a meditation on endurance, history, and nature’s power.SignedLower right: C.T. Moore 1876About the ArtistClaude Thomas Stanfield Moore (1853–1901):Exhibited at the Royal Academy and British InstitutionInspired by Turner (atmosphere) and Stanfield (detail)Specialized in shipwrecks and storm scenesWorks achieve up to $40,000+ at auctionFrameRefitted in Larson Juhl gold-leaf “Venice” moulding with museum-grade AR70 glass.Dimensions: 44 cm × 27 cm × 3 cmDunstanburgh CastleBuilt in 1313, held by the Percy family, later romanticized by Turner and Girtin. In this painting, the ruin symbolizes endurance and permanence against fleeting human fragility.ProvenanceSigned and titled 1876Private UK collection → Northern auction → Lord Hill Museum exhibitionWhy Collect ItRare signed and dated Moore seascapeDramatic shipwreck beneath historic castleTurner-like light combined with Stanfield-like detailMuseum-quality frame and glassReady to displayConditionGood overall. Stable surface, rich depth of color, craquelure consistent with age. Frame pristine.Worldwide ShippingProfessionally packed and fully insured.Add this Victorian maritime masterpiece to your collection.Explore our online gallery: Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD