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Geoff Hunt, RSMA, is know to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels.
Artists have been fascinated by the sea and ships since time immemorial. this handsomely illustrated book features the recent work of members of the American Society of Marine Artists. Sixty-five artists were selected by their peers for inclusion in this volume which includes examples in all media: paintings in oil and acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphite, etching, scrimshaw, and bronze sculpture. Numerous color illustrations capture the wide diversity of style and content that exemplify the approach of contemporary artists to the ancient tradition of marine art. Each illustration is accompanied by an insightful statement provided by the artist describing working methods and the history of the subject matter depicted in the work.
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This timely follow-up to Conway's highly successful Marine Art of Geoff Hunt (2004) presents the considerable artistic output of Britain's leading marine painter since 2003. This new volume is heavily illustrated with images ranging from large paintings to sketchbook drawings with text written by the artist himself. The new book reflects Hunt's developing career during a time in which he served a five-year term as President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, worked on large-scale paintings such as the definitive Mary Rose,and also completed numerous outdoor sketches and paintings. The book is divided into six sections: 1. The Sea Painter's World, an introduction to the artist's studio work at Merton Place, London and his plein air work on the River Thames; 2. Home Waters; 3. The Mediterranean; 4. In the Wake of Nelson; 5. North America and 6. The West Indies and Beyond. This concept sets Geoff's work in a broadly geographical context, showcasing the artist's freer plein air style alongside the exhaustively researched maritime history paintings to which he owes his standing as Britain's leading marine artist.
This lavishly illustrated book pays tribute to the power of the sea, the men and ships that sail on it, and the generations of artists who have been inspired by it. Marine painting has charted the course of ship-building, of navigation, and of man's exploration of his world. It is a testament not only to the development of these areas but to man's bravery as well. A broad spectrum of art is represented, with emphasis placed on the past 200 years. Each historical period, theme, and school is exemplified with a total of over 130 illustrations. The awe-inspiring skill of these nautical artists will instill great appreciation in the viewer for a sometimes neglected but powerfully evocative genre.
Superbly illustrated, with paintings drawn from national and international sources, both private and public, this is one of the most important studies of maritime paintings yet produced, setting as it does the life and work of oneof Britain's greatest maritime artists alongside those who inspired him and were, in turn, inspired. It is a book that collectors and those with a passion for maritime art will find of great interest. Appendices to the work include alist of public collections holding works by Charles Dixon, works exhibited at the Royal Academy, works exhibited at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, and works exhibited at the Walker Gallery