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Laurence Dunn Art

1910-2006

A man of encyclopaedic knowledge, Laurence Dunn was a well-known marine artist and writer, who began his lifelong love of ships in Brixham, where he meticulously recorded passing traffic with the exquisitely accurate line drawings which later became something of a trademark. While studying at London’s Central School of Art, his work was noticed by the Southern Railway, which commissioned profiles of its fleet, and this, in turn, led to work for Orient Line, where he also designed the well-known corn-coloured hull, and later Thorneycroft, where he helped with shaping draft plans for a new royal yacht. During the Second World War, Dunn worked for naval intelligence at the Admiralty, where his technique did much to improve recognition standards, and greatly expanded his shipping clientele, becoming personally known to many chairmen. At the shipping press, Dunn worked for mainstream publications such as Everybody’s, Sphere and the upmarket comic Eagle. Through his many contacts, he enjoyed going to sea in a great variety of ships from aircraft carriers to colliers. Dunn wrote several books, starting with ship recognition titles which introduced new standards of layout, but his best-known work was probably Passenger Liners, which was widely taken up by the travel trade. His love of Greece, where he was an early publicist of island cruising, led to involvement in reshaping various passenger liners beginning with Greek Line’s OLYMPIA. In later life, Dunn designed several sets of shipping stamps for the Crown Agents, produced photographic volumes on Thames and Mediterranean shipping and still found time to enjoy the passing Thames traffic. Our sympathies go to his wife Jennifer, who provided succour to the many ship lovers who beat a path to the welcoming door of their Gravesend home.

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Artist: Laurence Dunn
Laurence Dunn Otra painting maritime art ship boat coastal shipping
Laurence Dunn Otra painting maritime art ship boat coastal shipping

Laurence Dunn Otra painting maritime art ship boat coastal shipping

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

Laurence Dunn (1910-2006) Otra Gouache 11.5x18cm Inscribed to reverse 'Rough sketch for painting of "Otra" commissioned for Capt. F.E. Eagle, whose favourite command she was' and sig...

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Late 20th Century Realist Laurence Dunn Art

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Gouache

HMS Hermes, lithograph by Laurence Dunn
HMS Hermes, lithograph by Laurence Dunn

HMS Hermes, lithograph by Laurence Dunn

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Lithograph

Fashions in Oars and Sculls, Ink Drawing by Laurence Dunn Rowing Boat Race

Fashions in Oars and Sculls, Ink Drawing by Laurence Dunn Rowing Boat Race

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Ink

Laurence Dunn, SS Zrinski (c.1925) Merchantman Tramp Steamer

Laurence Dunn, SS Zrinski (c.1925) Merchantman Tramp Steamer

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

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1920s Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Ink, Gouache

Container Ship, pencil drawing by Laurence Dunn
Container Ship, pencil drawing by Laurence Dunn

Container Ship, pencil drawing by Laurence Dunn

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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SS Hesleyside SS Kymas steamer boat ink drawing by Laurence Dunn
SS Hesleyside SS Kymas steamer boat ink drawing by Laurence Dunn

SS Hesleyside SS Kymas steamer boat ink drawing by Laurence Dunn

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Laurence Dunn: The Emperor and Grosvenor coastal tramp ships watercolour
Laurence Dunn: The Emperor and Grosvenor coastal tramp ships watercolour

Laurence Dunn: The Emperor and Grosvenor coastal tramp ships watercolour

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

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20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Watercolor

Welder Merchant Ship, Ink Drawing by Laurence Dunn

Welder Merchant Ship, Ink Drawing by Laurence Dunn

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Ink, Watercolor

Laurence Dunn, SS Pinhel Lisboa (c.1927) Merchantman Tramp Steamer watercolour

Laurence Dunn, SS Pinhel Lisboa (c.1927) Merchantman Tramp Steamer watercolour

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

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1920s Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Ink, Gouache

Naess Sovereign, lithograph by Laurence Dunn
Naess Sovereign, lithograph by Laurence Dunn

Naess Sovereign, lithograph by Laurence Dunn

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Lithograph

SS Duchess of Bedford boat etching by Laurence Dunn RMS Empress of France
SS Duchess of Bedford boat etching by Laurence Dunn RMS Empress of France

SS Duchess of Bedford boat etching by Laurence Dunn RMS Empress of France

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Etching

Coastal Skip, Pencil Drawing by Laurence Dunn

Coastal Skip, Pencil Drawing by Laurence Dunn

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Pencil

Coastal Tramp, Pencil Drawing by Laurence Dunn

Coastal Tramp, Pencil Drawing by Laurence Dunn

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Pencil

Hampton Ferry, Bodycolour painting by Laurence Dunn

Hampton Ferry, Bodycolour painting by Laurence Dunn

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Ink, Watercolor

The Stranded Astoria 4454, Watercolour Painting by Lawrence Dunn
The Stranded Astoria 4454, Watercolour Painting by Lawrence Dunn

The Stranded Astoria 4454, Watercolour Painting by Lawrence Dunn

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

We acquired a series of marine works from Laurence Dunn's Archives. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Laurence D...

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Late 20th Century Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Watercolor, Ink

Laurence Dunn, SS Denmark Maru (c.1927) Merchantman Tramp Steamer painting

Laurence Dunn, SS Denmark Maru (c.1927) Merchantman Tramp Steamer painting

By Laurence Dunn

Located in London, GB

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1920s Modern Laurence Dunn Art

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Ink, Gouache

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Laurence Dunn, Drawing of Coastal Tramp "Marie" (c.1925) Thames Estuary

Laurence Dunn, Drawing of Coastal Tramp "Marie" (c.1925) Thames Estuary

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Located in London, GB

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Laurence Dunn, Drawing of Coastal Tramp 'SS Crosshands' (c.1925) Thames Estuary

Laurence Dunn, Drawing of Coastal Tramp 'SS Crosshands' (c.1925) Thames Estuary

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