Southend Pier 1905 is a painting by David Godbolt which was uploaded on August 13th, 2015.
Southend Pier 1905
My imaginary scene of 3 Edwardian ladies relaxing while celebrating on the end of Southend-on-Sea Pier, Essex, UK. This is as it might have been... more
Title
Southend Pier 1905
Artist
David Godbolt
Medium
Painting - Watercolour & Ink
Description
My imaginary scene of 3 Edwardian ladies relaxing while celebrating on the end of Southend-on-Sea Pier, Essex, UK. This is as it might have been before the pier was further extended to over a mile and a quarter in later years to accommodate paddle steamers at low tides.
View is looking east from the Thames Estuary into the North Sea, Kent coast on the right.
Uploaded
August 13th, 2015
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Comments (40)
Anne Gifford
I am so intrigued with your wonderful gallery that brings your imagined scenes from the past to life. It shows a love for history and an eye for beautiful aesthetics. like/f
Rosalie Scanlon
So elegant and beautiful. Such a peaceful scene David, wonderful work. L/tweet.
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you Rosalie for your lovely comment and for the L/tweet, very much appreciated!
Carol Japp
I'm revisiting this wonderful piece David, it's always such a joy to view your work!
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you so much Carol for your revisit and lovely comments, it's always a pleasure to view your wonderful gallery too!
Liesl Walsh
Love your Edwardian style of art! It brings me back to Renoir and Seurat paintings which depict people in similar clothing. This image reminds me of Renoir's painting, I think it was called the "Boaters"? People were sitting under a canopy dining at a table overlooking a beautiful water scene. Love your work! l/f
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you Lies for your time, lovely comments, support and encouragement, very much appreciated!
Anne Gifford
I really like how your imagination has taken us back in time with this painting, David. Very nicely done! like/f
Joyce Dickens
Hi David, I love what you have created here....the women so elegant in their beautiful dresses and the lovely sea that they are enjoying....beautiful and enjoyable artwork....perhaps we were born a bit too late ? jd
David Godbolt replied:
Oh thank you so much Joyce, yes it must have been a wonderful period for the wealthy while it lasted! Really appreciate your lovely comments Joyce!
Joyce Dickens
Hi David, I love what you have created here....the women so elegant in their beautiful dresses and the lovely sea that they are enjoying....beautiful and enjoyable artwork....perhaps we were born a bit too late ? jd
Elizabeth Winter
Lovely vintage painting David! Lovely scene that even a modern lady would enjoy! f/v
Linda Howes
What a charming scene, I love the detail of the chairs and the distance you feel from the water fading on the horizon! l/f
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you Linda, your feedback is very useful and very much appreciated, I shall keep that in mind in the futue! Many thanks indeed!
Deb Halloran
David, What a beautiful nostalgic painting...the colors are so beautiful and this is such a delightful scene. The detail in the ladies dresses is wonderful... you are so talented. Nicely done. v/f
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you so much Deb, your comments are so lovely, and encourage me to keep dreaming in my imaginary world!
Parveen Shrivastava
very nice work. feel like revisiting life a century ago.
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you for your kind comment Parveen, glad you enjoyed a touch of nostalgia!
Dave Farrow
David, what other people see as progress, or improvement, you and I may not. I have seen so many changes in my 69 years. I think back to my childhood and sometimes I feel overwhelmed. I am thrilled that I can still get a glimpse into bygone days by visiting your incredible gallery....it`s better than any history book. Keep up the awesome work brother. You have a lot to offer the world..Southend Pier is in my favs and I added you to my following list
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you Dave, I can still remember when I was 69 as it was only 7 years ago but unfortunately I can't remember what happened yesterday! It gets worse but keeping up humor and nostalgia keep me going!
Dave Farrow
More sweet nostalgia David...your colors are perfect brother...from the ladies dresses to the water and the awesome red and white fringed canopy...you are bringing the past to life..great gold medal art...l.v.f.
David Godbolt replied:
Oh Dave you are so encouraging, just love your comments. Thank you so much! BTW it's about 30 years since I went to the end of the Pier but finally got there again since painting this. I was so disappointed with it now and much prefer my version so I think it is good therapy to use our imagination when possible as it is mostly larger than life! :)
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