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T Hughes (active 1939)

RMS 'Empress of Britain', 1939 Signed and dated 1939

Oil on board | 27.4 x 49.8 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 406386

Description

The 'Empress of Britain', a three-funnelled steam ship, sailing to the right in stormy seas with overcast skies beyond

Provenance

First recorded in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection T Hughes (active 1939)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection RMS Empress of Britain (ocean liner, launched 1930; sunk 1940)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Oil on board

oil paint, canvas board

Measurements

27.4 x 49.8 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

35.7 x 58.0 x 2.3 cm (frame, external)
Groupings
Category
Paintings
Object type(s)
visual works
paintings
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Vessels (marine)
Ships
Steamships

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