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Artist: Montague Dawson
Isle Of Cowes Regatta 1953 F&R Colour Plate by Montague Dawson
By Montague Dawson
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic Frost & Reed colour c1953 print of the Isle of Cowes Regatta painted by Montague Dawson
Print Sz: 10 1/4"H x 14 1/4"W
Frame Sz: 15"H x 19"W
Montague Dawson RSMA, FRSA (189...
Category
1950s Montague Dawson Art
Materials
Lithograph
The China Clippers - 'Foochow'
By Montague Dawson
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
A very fine example by the British marine Master Montague Dawson. Purchased directly from Frost & Reed (World agent and publishers or Montague Dawson) in 1963.
Private Collection USA.
Category
1950s Academic Montague Dawson Art
Materials
Oil
The Pioneer, The Nonsuch By Montague Dawson
By Montague Dawson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Montague Dawson
1890-1973 British
The Pioneer, The Nonsuch
Signed “Montague Dawson” (lower left)
Oil on canvas
The dynamism of the seas and the might of the clipper ships that br...
Category
20th Century Academic Montague Dawson Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Onward - The Norman Court by Montague Dawson
By Montague Dawson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Montague Dawson
1890-1973 British
Onward - The Norman Court
Signed “Montague Dawson” (lower left)
Oil on canvas
The dynamism of the seas and the might of the clipper ships that brave their waters are captured with great accuracy and attention to detail in this monumental work by Montague Dawson. Here, the artist brings vividly to life the historic clipper ship Norman Court as it battles the waves on the open sea. Dawson, arguably the most important maritime painter of his generation, possessed an incomparable talent for rendering ships at sea with unparalleled energy and vitality. The speed and grace of these historic ships is perfectly realized in the present work, enhanced by Dawson's mastery over composition and the large scale of the painting.
Built and launched in 1869 by A. & J. Inglis of Glasgow, Norman Court was a composite clipper ship that traveled between the United Kingdom and East Asia under the command of Andrew Shewan and his son, also named Andrew Shewan. While returning from Java to Glasgow carrying sugar, Norman Court's career was cut short in March of 1883 when a powerful gale caused the ship to be wrecked on the rocks of Cymyran Bay, between the villages of Rhoscolyn and Rhosneigr in Wales. Dawson's immersive composition captures the ship at full sail and the height of her glory, battling the white-capped waves on a brilliant day at sea.
The son of a keen yachtsman and grandson of marine painter Henry Dawson, Montague Dawson spent much of his childhood on the Southampton Water, where he was able to indulge his interest in the study of ships. Naturally gifted at drawing and painting, the self-taught Dawson became a member of an art studio group in Bedford Row...
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Montague Dawson Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In the Trough of the Waves, the Clipper Oberon by Montague Dawson
By Montague Dawson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Montague Dawson
1895-1973 British
In the Trough of the Waves, the Clipper Oberon
Signed “Montague Dawson” (lower left)
Oil on canvas
Montague Dawson, arguably the most important maritime painter of his generation, possessed an incomparable talent for rendering ships at sea with unparalleled energy and vitality. His dynamic seascapes, like In the Trough of the Waves, the Clipper Oberon, perfectly realize the grace of historic ships, enhanced by the artist’s mastery over composition. Depicted against the might of the ocean, the sailing vessel appears to rise up on the waves as it glides effortlessly through the water.
The ship Dawson renders here, a British clipper ship weighing 1,194 tons, was the Oberon. Built in Glasgow, Scotland in 1869, the Oberon was originally built to be a steam clipper before she was converted into a sailing vessel. A newspaper article from the Daily Alta California on October 8, 1876 explains that the ship was used for Shaw & Maxton's China Tea Clipper Line, running routes to Australia and New Zealand to assist in the Chinese tea trade to Europe and the United States.
On the ship, the Daily Alta writes of the Oberon: "Her planking, of teak-wood, is as smooth as glass, and with her beautiful entrance and fine run, there is nothing to prevent her from sailing. Her great length (241 feet, with a beam of but 36 feet,) gives her good sailing power, and that she possesses this power in a remarkable degree. [...] Nothing but teak is used in the construction of the vessel's fittings. A fine piece of carving extends across the after part of the house on deck, illustrating the legendary of 'Midsummers' Night's Dream,' from which the name of the vessel was taken." Dawson captures the boat from a distance, rendering not the beauty of the teakwood carvings, but certainly the imposing and glorious presence of the Oberon under sail.
The son of a keen yachtsman and grandson of marine painter Henry Dawson, Montague Dawson spent much of his childhood on the Southampton Water, where he was able to indulge his interest in the study of ships. Naturally gifted at drawing and painting, the self-taught Dawson became a member of an art studio group in Bedford Row...
Category
Early 20th Century Montague Dawson Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Solent Ones Rounding the Lepe Mark
By Montague Dawson
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Solent One Racers cut across the rolling waves in this striking work by master maritime artist Montague Dawson. These are racing on the Solent, the strait between the Isle of Wight and the English mainland.
The Solent One Design was one of the first One Design classes created. 22 were built between 1896 and 1897 for members of the Royal Yacht Squadron and the Island Sailing Club. Here, there is a fair wind...
Category
1950s Montague Dawson Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Making a Run' 20th Century Atmospheric Seascape painting of a clipper at sea
By Montague Dawson
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Making a Run' 20th Century Atmospheric Seascape painting of a clipper at sea, with choppy waves and incredible detail. A gem of a piece, by this notable English marine artist. Like ...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Montague Dawson Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Widely regarded as the 20th-century master of maritime painting, Montague Dawson was also the Official English Naval Artist of World War II. Not only did he excel at capturing the grandeur and power of ships at sea, but his wartime compositions also brought to life the drama of battle. This commanding work reflects his mastery over his preferred subject. Executed in grayscale, the oil depicts a United States Victory ship — a class of American cargo ships — under attack by a German U-boat. The artist's penchant for photorealism and knowledge of naval vessels is fully illustrated in the work, while its palette is a reflection on the gravity of war.
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