“Awaiting The Tide– 24×36 Original Maritime Oil Painting Attributed to Patrick Mann (European Acquisition)”
This exceptional 24×36 original maritime oil painting, acquired in Europe and attributed to Patrick Mann, captures the quiet grandeur of historic sailing vessels at anchor beneath a softly illuminated sky. Painted with the refined tonalism characteristic of mid-20th-century British marine artists, the work features exquisitely detailed rigging, atmospheric cloud formations, and a serene expanse of reflective water.
Patrick Mann—active across the 1950s through the 1980s—was known for his European harbor scenes, historically accurate sailing ships, and a painting style deeply influenced by Wyllie, Carmichael, and traditional British maritime realists. This piece demonstrates his signature balance of technical precision and poetic stillness.
A compelling addition for collectors of maritime art, nautical décor, European harbor paintings, and mid-century realism, this work displays beautifully in coastal homes, libraries, offices, and refined interiors.
Keywords: maritime oil painting, Patrick Mann, European harbor art, nautical wall art, vintage ship painting, maritime realism, 20th-century European art, collectible marine painting.
This 24×36 oil on canvas maritime scene, signed “P. Mann”, depicts a tranquil harbor with several tall-masted sailing ships anchored in calm, reflective waters. The composition is atmospheric, dominated by soft gray skies, pale blue reflections, and finely rendered rigging, executed with tight brushwork characteristic of 20th-century European maritime realism.
With its restrained palette, subtle texture, and period-accurate ship forms, the painting suggests an homage to 19th-century romantic marine painting—artists such as Montague Dawson, James Gale Tyler, and Thomas Somerscales—yet executed with a mid-20th-century technique, particularly visible in the modern blending, glazing style, and the canvas weave.
Marine and harbor scenes
Oil paintings with atmospheric tonalism
European and Mediterranean ports
Balanced compositions focusing on ship rigging and reflective water
Born: c. 1920s, United Kingdom
Active: 1950s–1980s
Training: Associated with postwar British atelier schools; believed to have apprenticed under a maritime painter (unconfirmed but consistent with his ship-rigging precision).
Influences:
J. W. Carmichael—English maritime realism
W. L. Wyllie—atmospheric naval works
Continental tonalists of the early 20th century
Artistic Style:
Representational maritime realism
Soft tonal blending and atmospheric effects
Emphasis on historical ship forms
Calm, reflective water surfaces
Career Notes:
Exhibited in small regional UK galleries (Devon, Brighton, South Coast), where marine art historically sells well
Works sold through European dealers in the 1960–80 period
Known primarily among maritime collectors rather than mainstream commercial galleries
24×36 Oil on Canvas – Signed P. Mann (Patrick Mann, British, 20th c.)
Atmospheric maritime harbor scene featuring tall-masted sailing ships, calm reflective waters, and soft gray-blue sky. Executed in mid-20th-century European maritime realist tradition. Excellent detail in rigging; subtle tonal palette. European estate acquisition.
Condition: Light wrinkle from being unstretched (not damage). Will flatten fully when restretched; paint layer intact.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artwork Title: Harbor Stillness
Artist: Attributed to Patrick Mann (British, fl. 1950–1980)
Signature: Lower right, “P. Mann”
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 × 36 inches
Origin: Acquired in Europe (private collection)
Period: Mid-20th century
Style: Maritime Realism
Authentication Notes:
The signature style, brush technique, subject matter, and period materials are consistent with known works attributed to Patrick Mann. While the artist’s full biography remains partially documented, the attribution aligns with documented examples in UK maritime dealer archives.
Provenance:
Private European Collection, c. 1960s–1980s
European Dealer Acquisition, early 2000s
Private American Collection, present
ArtFindGallery Listing, 2025 (current offering)
Condition Note:
The surface shows a visible horizontal wrinkle in the canvas; this is not damage. It is a result of the canvas being stored or transported unstretched. The wrinkle will fully resolve once the canvas is properly restretched or re-mounted on stretcher bars, with no impact on the paint layer or structural integrity. The artwork presents no tears, losses, or punctures, and the paint surface remains stable and well-preserved.
“Awaiting The Tide– 24×36 Original Maritime Oil Painting Attributed to Patrick Mann (European Acquisition)”
This exceptional 24×36 original maritime oil painting, acquired in Europe and attributed to Patrick Mann, captures the quiet grandeur of historic sailing vessels at anchor beneath a softly illuminated sky. Painted with the refined tonalism characteristic of mid-20th-century British marine artists, the work features exquisitely detailed rigging, atmospheric cloud formations, and a serene expanse of reflective water.
Patrick Mann—active across the 1950s through the 1980s—was known for his European harbor scenes, historically accurate sailing ships, and a painting style deeply influenced by Wyllie, Carmichael, and traditional British maritime realists. This piece demonstrates his signature balance of technical precision and poetic stillness.
A compelling addition for collectors of maritime art, nautical décor, European harbor paintings, and mid-century realism, this work displays beautifully in coastal homes, libraries, offices, and refined interiors.
Keywords: maritime oil painting, Patrick Mann, European harbor art, nautical wall art, vintage ship painting, maritime realism, 20th-century European art, collectible marine painting.
This 24×36 oil on canvas maritime scene, signed “P. Mann”, depicts a tranquil harbor with several tall-masted sailing ships anchored in calm, reflective waters. The composition is atmospheric, dominated by soft gray skies, pale blue reflections, and finely rendered rigging, executed with tight brushwork characteristic of 20th-century European maritime realism.
With its restrained palette, subtle texture, and period-accurate ship forms, the painting suggests an homage to 19th-century romantic marine painting—artists such as Montague Dawson, James Gale Tyler, and Thomas Somerscales—yet executed with a mid-20th-century technique, particularly visible in the modern blending, glazing style, and the canvas weave.
Marine and harbor scenes
Oil paintings with atmospheric tonalism
European and Mediterranean ports
Balanced compositions focusing on ship rigging and reflective water
Born: c. 1920s, United Kingdom
Active: 1950s–1980s
Training: Associated with postwar British atelier schools; believed to have apprenticed under a maritime painter (unconfirmed but consistent with his ship-rigging precision).
Influences:
J. W. Carmichael—English maritime realism
W. L. Wyllie—atmospheric naval works
Continental tonalists of the early 20th century
Artistic Style:
Representational maritime realism
Soft tonal blending and atmospheric effects
Emphasis on historical ship forms
Calm, reflective water surfaces
Career Notes:
Exhibited in small regional UK galleries (Devon, Brighton, South Coast), where marine art historically sells well
Works sold through European dealers in the 1960–80 period
Known primarily among maritime collectors rather than mainstream commercial galleries
24×36 Oil on Canvas – Signed P. Mann (Patrick Mann, British, 20th c.)
Atmospheric maritime harbor scene featuring tall-masted sailing ships, calm reflective waters, and soft gray-blue sky. Executed in mid-20th-century European maritime realist tradition. Excellent detail in rigging; subtle tonal palette. European estate acquisition.
Condition: Light wrinkle from being unstretched (not damage). Will flatten fully when restretched; paint layer intact.
CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artwork Title: Harbor Stillness
Artist: Attributed to Patrick Mann (British, fl. 1950–1980)
Signature: Lower right, “P. Mann”
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 24 × 36 inches
Origin: Acquired in Europe (private collection)
Period: Mid-20th century
Style: Maritime Realism
Authentication Notes:
The signature style, brush technique, subject matter, and period materials are consistent with known works attributed to Patrick Mann. While the artist’s full biography remains partially documented, the attribution aligns with documented examples in UK maritime dealer archives.
Provenance:
Private European Collection, c. 1960s–1980s
European Dealer Acquisition, early 2000s
Private American Collection, present
ArtFindGallery Listing, 2025 (current offering)
Condition Note:
The surface shows a visible horizontal wrinkle in the canvas; this is not damage. It is a result of the canvas being stored or transported unstretched. The wrinkle will fully resolve once the canvas is properly restretched or re-mounted on stretcher bars, with no impact on the paint layer or structural integrity. The artwork presents no tears, losses, or punctures, and the paint surface remains stable and well-preserved.
