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Signed in lower right corner. Approximately 4x4¾", matted and in a wooden frame painted gold. 11½x11½ overall size within frame. Title and artist name printed on matte.

Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973) is often regarded as one of the greatest painters of maritime subjects of the 20th century. Both his father and grandfather were maritime artists as well. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists. This striking image features a largely gray and gloomy scene, with dramatic strokes of white indicating the turbulent waves. Features a tugboat hauling a clipper ship.