The Moran Brothers

Thomas Moran, The Receding Wave.
Edward Moran, Cliffs in a Storm


















These two works are from an upcoming sothebys sale.

Edward Moran

Off Calais Pier

 As a general principle, diagonal lines that lean in towards the centre of the image are considered better compositionally. Outward leaning lines tend to lead the eye out of the frame of the image, lessening its visual gravity. 
The lines of the mast, horizon, boat's wake, and the edge of the sail of the rear boat, converge on a group of figures, creating a focus of interest.

Edward Moran

Schooners off Baltimore Shore, 18 x 36 inches

Edward Moran

A sail on the Horizon

Stormy Sea 17x24