Lot # 54 - Behind the Breakwater, Steveston, BC — Harry Heine, Orig. Watercolor

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Start Date/Time: 08-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 15-Jun-2026 7:53:00 PM
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Behind the Breakwater depicts two working fishing vessels moored beside a weathered boathouse in Steveston, British Columbia. Heine’s watercolor technique brings a soft, atmospheric stillness to the harbor—reflections drift across calm water, muted coastal light settles over the docks, and the boats’ rigging and hulls are rendered with his characteristic clarity. The composition balances detail and mood, capturing the quiet rhythm of a Pacific Northwest fishing community with a sense of authenticity and understated drama.

Artist Bio — Harry Heine (1928–2004)

Harry Heine was one of Canada’s most respected maritime artists, celebrated for his watercolor and acrylic depictions of tall ships, harbors, and coastal landscapes. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, he became the first Canadian elected to the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) in London—an honor that placed him among the leading marine painters of his time. He was also a member of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists and the Federation of Canadian Artists, where he later served as president.

Heine’s work has been exhibited widely across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Asia, including:

  • Royal Society of Marine Artists Exhibitions, London

  • Maritime Museum of British Columbia, Victoria

  • Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

  • International marine‑art exhibitions and tall‑ship festivals

His paintings are held in private, corporate, and public collections worldwide, valued for their precision, atmosphere, and deep connection to maritime history and coastal culture.



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