Trapped! A British Frigate Caught in a Blockade (Original)
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 13" x 7" (330mm x 180mm)
Date: c. 1980
Code: SmithJSBlockade
This is the unique original Watercolour painting by John S Smith.
A British frigate flying the red ensign is caught by a blockade in a natural harbour. Smith's attention to detail capturing the rigging of the ship is typical of his impressionistic yet accurate style.
This art was published in an as yet unidentified issue of Look and Learn. Professionally matted ready for framing.
- 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.