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An interpretation of the Cunard White Star liner 'Queen Mary's' first arrival at Southampton, Hampshire, from her builder, John Brown of Clydebank. On arrival following her sea trials, she went immediately into the King George V dry-dock for completion of her internal fitting before her maiden voyage. Some of John Brown's fitters and joiners who were sent down to complete the work, can be seen waiting for her in the foreground. This liner, along with the French 'Normandie' represented the apogee in size and comfort for ships on the pre-war North Atlantic route. Her decorations were contemporary and lavish, with work on her carried out by a team of some of the country's leading artists. The ship, dressed overall with flags, is visible on the right, being towed into the dock by a tug to the left and a tug on the far right.
Title
The Passenger Liner 'Queen Mary' Arriving at Southampton, 27 March 1936
Date
c.1936
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 101.6 x W 127 cm
Accession number
BHC2492
Work type
Painting