The Great Steamers: Pioneers of Progress (Original)
The Great Steamers: Pioneers of Progress (Original)
Medium: pen & Ink Wash on Board
Size: 11" x 9" (290mm x 225mm)
Date: 1976
Code: SmithJohnSShips1LL
This is the unique original pen & Ink Wash by John S Smith.
The top drawing is of the Bremen making her run home during World War II.
The bottom drawing is of The Europe after she had been renamed the Liberté.
This is the original artwork from Look and Learn no. 748 (15 May 1976).
- Artist BiographyJohn Stephen Smith (1921 - 2010; UK)
John started drawing from an early age and he went to art school just prior to World War II when he was called up and joined the Royal Navy. He served on the Cruiser HMS Niagara on the Malta and Russian convoys. After the war he continued his art studies and career.
His work has been commissioned by most shipping companies and railway companies and his art has been used by many leading publishers in the UK and USA.
Similar Items...
Full Set of 25 Cigarette Cards Old Ships (Third Series) (1936)
A complete set of 25 cards (1 – 25) in very fine and better condition. Excellent artwork.Includes steamers and sailing vessels such as Olympic, Doric...
£20.00View details
Monarchs of the Mississippi (Original)
EmbletonGPaddleLL
£190.00
Monarchs of the Mississippi (Original)
Artist: Gerry EmbletonMedium: Pen & Ink Wash on BoardSize: 10" x 7" (260mm x 190mm)Date: 1972Code: EmbletonGPaddleLLThis is the unique original Pen & ...
£190.00View details
Paddle Steamer 1816 (Signed) (Original)
ArnoldBoatLL
£150.00
Paddle Steamer 1816 (Signed) (Original)
Artist: John J ArnoldMedium: Pen & Ink Wash on BoardSize: 16" x 6" (410mm x 160mm)Date: 1974Signature: Signed by artist lower right underneath steame...
£150.00View details