Williams (1860 - 1936) painted several views of Aberdeen Harbour and views of the River Dee, although none are dated, making it difficult to securely date the works. The present study of fishermen unloading their small craft by the quayside, however, has the loose brushwork, vivid colouristic effects, and almost incidental treatment of the human element typical of works Williams painted after 1915.
The sheltered estuary of the River Dee is a natural harbour that has effectively been in use for millennia, though the advent of steam trawling in the 1880s meant a significant increase of activity in the harbor, which had a lasting effect on the local fishing industry.
This painting was recently sold by Bonhams for GB £2,160.00 including premium.
[Oil on canvas, 30.5 x 41 cm]
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