Norqueen by Paul Paquette, 30 × 36 inch oil on canvas. Horizontal harbour painting with closely packed fishing boats.
Angled view 1 of Paul Paquette's Norqueen, an unframed oil on canvas.
Angled view 2 of Paul Paquette's Norqueen, an unframed oil on canvas.
Detail of Paul Paquette's Norqueen, showing painted colour and brushwork.
Paul Paquette

Norqueen

30" x 36"

Sale price$3,690.00 CAD

Oil on Canvas

Unframed on ¾″ (1.9 cm) deep gallery stretchers; custom framing is available and quoted separately.

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About the Artwork

Norqueen is a 30" × 36" original oil painting on canvas by Paul Paquette.

Fishing boats crowd together across a harbour, their masts, booms and rigging forming a dense network against the pale sky. The central vessel carries the name Norqueen across its light superstructure, above a dark hull edged in rust red. Smaller boats sit behind it to the left, while a cropped boat enters from the lower right, bringing the harbour closer to the viewer. Green water occupies the lower left and centre, broken by cream and blue strokes. The short, layered marks of the reflections contrast with the long lines of the rigging.

Dimensions and Details

  • Title: Norqueen
  • Artist: Paul Paquette
  • Size: 30" × 36" (76.2 × 91.4 cm)
  • Medium: Oil on Canvas
  • Surface: Canvas
  • Canvas depth: ¾″ (1.9 cm)
  • Display: Unframed on ¾″ (1.9 cm) deep gallery stretchers; custom framing is available and quoted separately.

Acquisition Enquiries

Norqueen is an original oil painting available through West End Gallery. To acquire this work or arrange a private viewing, please contact the gallery. Shipping is quoted by location, complimentary delivery is available within Edmonton, and layaway options are available upon request. Custom framing is quoted separately.

Accessibility Description

Horizontal harbour painting with closely packed fishing boats. The central boat has a dark hull, rust-red trim and pale superstructure bearing the name Norqueen. Tall masts, booms and thin rigging lines rise across a cream and pale blue sky. Smaller boats occupy the left background, and a cropped vessel enters from the lower right. Broken green, cream and blue strokes fill the foreground water.

Provenance and Documentation

Offered by West End Gallery, representing Paul Paquette.

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This description has been prepared by West End Gallery using original documentation and current scholarship. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor variations or additional information may emerge through ongoing research. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact us to confirm any details critical to their acquisition decision.

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Shipping & Exchanges

Shipping

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Delivery methods

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  • Local delivery — complimentary within Edmonton.
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Artwork Care

CARING FOR YOUR ARTWORK

Display
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Cleaning
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Handling & Moving
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Storage
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Insurance
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