Terracotta Marine Sketch – Attributed to Barry T. Pearce

Original 20thC Terracotta Marine Sketch – Attributed to Barry T. Pearce (18" x 22") Up for auction is a beautiful, original mid-century hand-drawn maritime sketch depicting traditional gaff-rigged sailing vessels drifting on a calm sea under flying gulls. This piece is executed in a striking terracotta-toned sanguine medium (conté crayon or grease pencil), showcasing wonderful physical grain, texture, and waxy residue that highlights its authentic, hand-drawn nature. It features a minimalist aesthetic highly characteristic of mid-century coastal and decorative art styles. The artwork features a stylized prefix/monogram in the bottom right corner. The artist's hand-written signature can be attributed to the 20th-century English marine artist Barry T. Pearce (alternatively searchable or readable as Prance / T. Pears). • Medium: Terracotta Sanguine / Conté Crayon on paper (Original Hand-Drawn Work, Not a Print) • Subject: Nautical / Maritime / Sailing Yachts / Thames Barges • Frame Dimensions: 18" x 22" (Standard mid-century solid wood frame with heavy hardboard backing and metal corner supports) • Condition: Good vintage condition. Housing shows authentic age. Ready to hang. Please see photos for close-ups of the crayon texture and signature. Perfect addition to a coastal home, a gallery wall, or a collection of 20th-century regional marine art nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles