A fine 19th century oil on canvas painting "South Pier, Sunderland "  
signed and indistinctly dated 1844, the size of the painting  being approx.  45 x 80 cm whilst overall size being 100 cm x 64 cm
Housed in a gilt frame. In very good condition  Cleaned and lined  with some minor stable craquelure
Frame good condition with only a few minor losses which have been gilded over

   John Callow (1822-1878)
 
John Callow was taught by his brother, the artist William Callow. He became a member of the New Watercolour Society, and an associate of the Old Watercolour Society. He was junior professor of drawing at the Royal Military College, Addiscombe from 1855 to 1861.He was master of landscape at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, 1861–5 and professor at Queen's College, London, 1875-8. He painted marine subjects and landscapes.
 
His work is on view at many galleries/museums and at Philipps house, Dinton (national trust)