Walter Langley (1852-1922) was an English painter of the
Newlyn School. His main subject matter was life in English coastal fishing villages. A common theme in his paintings is the stress experienced by fishermen's wives when their men were away at sea, due to the danger of their occupation.
Between the Tides (1901)
In the Fishing Season
On the Quay, Newlyn
The Breadwinners (1886)
The New Arrival
The Orphan (1889)
Thoughts Far Away
Waiting for the Boats (1885)
[this painting is one of the best character studies I've ever seen]
When the Boats are Away (1903)