SS Hibernia in Holyhead Harbour

Made:
1930-1939 in Holyhead
artist:
Norman Wilkinson

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Painting, oils on canvas, SS Hibernia in Holyhead Harbour, by Norman Wilkinson, about 1933. Depicts the Irish Sea ferry Hibernia leaving the harbour, underway astern, with smoke billowing from her funnels. Other ferries are berthed on either side, and beyond the Hibernia is the red brick building of the Station Hotel. Signed by the artist at bottom right. Original artwork for the London, Midland & Scottish Railway poster 'Holyhead, RMS Hibernia, Irish Mail Service'. Unframed.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1975-8512
Materials:
oil paint and canvas
Measurements:
overall: 759 x 1144 mm
type:
painting and oil painting