'NETTING ON THE RIVER LUNE' River painting of Lancaster circa 1800
Large oil painting on canvas in original simulated frame. Possibly by Gideon Yates.Cleaned and re lined.
Verso written :'From Hatlex house, Hest Bank netting on the Loon'. The 'netting' of salmon was carried out at the 'mouth end' of the Lune towards Sunderland point. (see map 1786)
See similar painting in Lancaste Museum possibly by the same 'hand','Last arch of the old Loyne (Lune) Bridge from the north east' Illustrated above (c 1817.Storey gift)
Size: H 62cm x W 126cm
SN:1027
Price: £5,300

