John Falconar Slater (British, 1857-1937) Large Oil on Canvas "Rough Seas" Signed: Slater. Framed in a period ornate gildwood carved frame. Circa: 1890

Canvas Height: 40 1/4 inches
Canvas Width: 50 inches
Frame measures: 40 inches by 58 inches

Ref.: A1321

John Falconar Slater was a British artist, born at Rye Hill, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He was a Northumbrian painter of landscapes, seascapes and portraits with a distinct dynamic  impressionist style who mainly exhibited in his own area. Slater was particularly good at depicting wild water and often painted the many moods North Sea on the shores of where he lived. He could very well be one of the best Northern Impressionist artists.

Before becoming an artist John Falconar Slater worked as a book-keeper for his father, Thomas, in his corn mill and later lived in South Africa for a period where he ran a store in the diamond fields. Once established as an artist he practiced in the region of his homeland, Northumbria. In 1889 one of his pictures was accepted by the Royal Academy and later he was recognised by the Royal Scottish Academy. He continued to exhibit locally throughout his career. The last twelve years of his life were spent in Cullercoats.
and widely on Tyneside.

Exhibited: Royal Academy and widely on Tyneside.