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| Stannard (Joseph) (1797-1830) |
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| Stannard was a pupil of Robert Ladbrooke. His early talent was noted in the Norwich Mercury in August 1818. He made connections with Norwich's Theatre Royal 1819-20 and his youthful work included a Scene in a Norwich ale-house depicting all the well-known colourful characters who lived in the City. In 1819 Stannard exhibited in London and in 1821 he visited the Netherlands which contributed to a new oil technique and deepened his interest in marine subjects. In 1823 however Stannard was in a severe financial crisis, temporarily alleviated by the patronage of the Norwich manufacturer and entrepreneur John Harvey who commissioned Stannard to paint his masterwork, "Thorpe Water Frolic-Afternoon". First exhibited in 1825 this work depicts a civic regatta attended by almost 20,000 spectators when the population of Norwich itself was little more than 5,000. |
The Frolic was organised by John Harvey who aspired to promote Norwich as an international port. In 1826 Stannard married, but suffered from ill-health for much of his later life. Friends and relatives rallied to support him to recuperate at the sea-side resort of Yarmouth where he painted Yarmouth Beach and Jetty. Joseph Stannard died from tuberculosis in 1830 aged just 33. He was an excellent oarsman and a skilled ice-skater. His portrait was painted by Beechey and a memorial stone to Joseph Stannard and his wife, Emily can be viewed at the Church of Saint John Maddermarket, Norwich. en.wikipedia.org |
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The J Stannard Collection: "Thorpe Water Frolic - Afternoon" by Stannard (Joseph) Code: NWHCM_1894_35 Fine art Giclee canvas print wrap on 5/8" stretchers. Size 14" deep x 24" wide (355.6mm x 609.6mm). Note: The image will be cropped as illustrated. £66.00 (Inc.VAT). UK Postage & packing + £10.00. |
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The J Stannard Collection: "Yarmouth Beach and Jetty" by Stannard (Joseph) Code: NWHCM_1951_235_1267 Fine art Giclee canvas print wrap on 5/8" stretchers. Size 16" deep x 24" wide (406.4mm x 609.6mm). Note: The image will be cropped as illustrated. £70.00 (Inc.VAT). UK Postage & packing + £10.00. |
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The J Stannard Collection: "Yarmouth Sands" by Stannard (Joseph) Code: NWHCM_1935_87 Fine art Giclee canvas print wrap on 5/8" stretchers. Size 16" deep x 24" wide (406.4mm x 609.6mm). Note: The image will be cropped as illustrated. £70.00 (Inc.VAT). UK Postage & packing + £10.00. |
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