Landing at Low Tide – Tomson Laing, 1890
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: 1890
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Restoration: Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration, Chicago, IL (2024)
Framing: Julius Lowy Frame and Restoring Company, New York, NY (2024)
Status: For sale
A Quiet Scene Along the English Coast
Painted in 1890 by English artist Tomson Laing, Landing at Low Tide captures a peaceful coastal moment shaped by labor and routine. Fishermen and women gather near a grounded boat as the tide slips away. Above them, a sky filled with layered clouds stretches wide, framing the figures with gentle atmosphere.
The subdued pastel palette and rhythmic layout reflect the hallmarks of late 19th-century British coastal painting. Rather than dramatize, Laing reveals the quiet dignity of daily work. Through soft lighting and simple gesture, the painting invites reflection and calm.
Restoration and Presentation
In 2024, Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration restored the painting. Their careful work removed years of surface grime and revived its light, color, and clarity. The once-muted composition now reveals its full tonal range—from soft blues to the warm browns of the boats and shore.
Meanwhile, Julius Lowy Frame and Restoring Company is completing a period-appropriate frame that enhances the mood and setting of the work. Their craftsmanship ensures the painting will be ready for display to museum standards.
This piece is part of our broader British and Northern European Collection, which highlights artworks that balance narrative with atmosphere.