Paddle Steamers: The Persia and Vanderbilt (Original)

Paddle Steamers: The Persia and Vanderbilt art by John S Smith

Paddle Steamers: The Persia and Vanderbilt (Original)


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Artist: John S Smith
Medium: Gouaches on Board
Size: 13" x 18" (330mm x 450mm)
Date: 1978
Code: SmithPaddleLL

These are the unique original Gouache paintings by John S Smith.

Challenge of the Blue Riband: The Duel That Led to Disaster. Two paintings pasted onto one board. Top painting is a depiction of the British paddle steamer Persia. The second painting is of the American paddle steamer Vanderbilt.

Original artwork from Look and Learn no. 857 (17 June 1978).
  • Artist Biography
    John 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.

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