Rocky Shore and Gulls, Radiant Antique Varnished Seascape Signed E. Heaten latched metal box but which cares

but which cares

perhaps alongside a pretty bowl filled with walnuts

it dates from 1772

There is a hinged wooden cover that looks to have one point locked closed over the drawers

I love the step back of the lower level on this one

Rocky Shore and Gulls, Radiant Antique Varnished Seascape Signed E. Heaten latched metal box but which caresThere's a tear to the canvas at upper left, showing a bit of the stretcher underneath, but I find that antique seascapes of this ilk tend to feel all the more moody and atmospheric for the wear and tear on them. And I love the effect of varnish on these old paintings too, making the greens and blues feel otherworldly but also very true to the drama of the sea. Moody and radiant and packing a big visual punch for a small painting. 9 7 8" x 8". General