Penzance

Made:
1949
maker:
Gyrth Russell
commissioner:
British Railways, Western Region

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Painting, oil on canvas, Penzance, by Gyrth Russell, 1949. Depicts the view looking towards Penzance and the Church of St Mary, with St Michael's Mount beyond. In the foreground are fishing boats, with yachts closer inshore. Space below for text. Signed Gyrth Russell lower left. Original artwork for the British Railways (Western Region) poster Penzance in the Cornish Riviera. Unframed.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1977-5749
Materials:
oil paint and canvas
Measurements:
overall; image: 867 mm x 613 mm
type:
painting and oil painting