Chaps,
Long shot here.
Recently obtained this original oil painting. Sign "something" Smith 1941 Marham.
The paining is of a Mk.II Wimpy W5457 HA-Z which FTR 18/19th August 1941.
The style is familiar, but I am struggling with a artist. I have checked the squadron, and base ORB for details to no avail.
Any art lovers out there ?
Its a great piece but in bad condition, I hope to have it professional looked at.
TIA
Steve
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Sorry Steve ... not much help on the artist ..
But great painting !!
Gary
But great painting !!
Gary
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Hi Gary,
It is a real gem mate. 1941, trying to establish the artist. A very welcome addition to my collection.
Regards
Steve
It is a real gem mate. 1941, trying to establish the artist. A very welcome addition to my collection.
Regards
Steve
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Great addition, Steve.
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Early Frank Wootton? Just a thought
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Gent,
Just discovered that this is a painting by David Thornton - Smith who was an official artist for the Air Ministry. On closer examination the artist had signed and dated the work. ( The frame, obviously not the original had covered the details ) It is dated July 1941.
There are examples of his work in the IWM, who I have made contact with.
Regards
Steve
( currently trying to write with a broken collar bone
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Just discovered that this is a painting by David Thornton - Smith who was an official artist for the Air Ministry. On closer examination the artist had signed and dated the work. ( The frame, obviously not the original had covered the details ) It is dated July 1941.
There are examples of his work in the IWM, who I have made contact with.
Regards
Steve
( currently trying to write with a broken collar bone
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It's a good find Steve, very atmospheric!
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Cheers, all.
Thankfully, it was saved from the bin, because that was where it was going to go sadly.
Steve
Thankfully, it was saved from the bin, because that was where it was going to go sadly.
Steve
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