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Montague Dawson Montague Dawson was born in 1895 in Chiswick, London, England, and died in 1973. Montague Dawson is one of the all time top British maritime artists. Dawson was born into an artistic family in London in 1895. Montagu Dawson was not trained as an artist but he inherited a talent for painting. Dawson was taught the art of painting by his fathe, a Thames yachtsman and artist, and also Henry Dawson his grandfather who was a successful landscape painte. Around 1910, he was hired by a commercial studio in London. At the outbreak of World War I, he joined the Royal Navy, where he illustrated images of war for publications. After the war ended, he established himself as a painter and illustrator, concentrating on historically accurate portraits of ships, drawing on Britain's rich nautical heritage. Dawson was present at the final surrender of the German High Seas Fleet and many of his illustrations depicting the event were published in the Sphere. In the 1920's, he became formally associated with Frost & Reed; the association increased his exposure, led to an increased demand for his works. In 1924 Dawson was the official artist for an expedition to the South Seas by the steam yacht St.George. During the expedition he provided illustrated reports to the Graphic magazine. During the Second World War, he was employed as a war artist and again worked for The Sphere. Dawson exhibited regularly at the Royal Society of Marine Artists, of which he became a member. From 1946 to 1964 Dawson was considered the greatest living marine artist, whose patrons included President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as the British royal family; his works often exhibit at the Royal Society of Marine Artists, and the Royal Academy of Art between 1916 and 1936. Also in the 1930s, he moved to Milford-Upon-Sea in Hampshire, living there for many years. Montague Dawson passed away in 1973. |
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Glory of the Seas by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
The Corsair by Montague Dawson. The Corsair depicts a pirate ship attacking a naval man of war (probably Royal Navy) with both ships firing broadsides. |
Java and Constitution by Montague Dawson. The battle between HMS Java and USS Constitution on 29th December 1812. HMS Java was captured during this action and was set ablaze by the victors 2 days after the battle, the captured ship so damaged it was deemed unworthy of being taken. |
Up Channel - the Lahloo by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
The Thermopylae Leaving Foochow by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
The Battle of Trafalgar by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
Gale Force Eight by Montague Dawson. A depiction of a late 19th century sailing vessel as the crew battle against a gale. |
Ariel and Taeping by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
Duke and Duchess by Montague Dawson. The expedition made by the two ships Duke and Duchess (in those days 'Dutchess') sailed from Bristol in 1708. Edward Cooke was second Captain aboard the Dutchess, with both ships under Captain Woodes-Rogers, the ships accompanying each other around the globe until 1711. |
Racing Home - The Cutty Sark by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
Crescent Moon by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
The Smoke of the Battle by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
The Rising Wind by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
The Homecoming by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
Dawn Chase by Montague Dawson. Last three copies available of this sold out edition. |
The Days of Adventure by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
The Greatest Race by Montague Dawson No text for this item |
Stretch to Seaward by Montague Dawson. SOLD OUT. |
Night Mists by Montague Dawson. No text for this item |
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