John Smith WPA Style Illustration Art Drawing Swanage Railway Train Painting Gouache on Board titled, 'Centenary of Opening of Swanage Railway' a colorful depiction of a steam locomotive pulling in, with passengers on one side and workers with shovel in hands on the other and would make an impressive gift or addition to any fine collection. The Swanage Railway is a heritage railway and was a branch line from near Wareham, Dorset to Swanage (England); it opened in 1885, the independent company that built it being amalgamated with the larger London and South Western Railway in 1886. Source (Wikipedia)
DETAILS:
- ARTIST: John S Smith
- MEDIUM: Gouache on Board
- SIGNED John S Smith (upper right)
- TITLED: Centenary of Opening of Swanage Railway (bottom)
- SIZE: 7-1/4 x 8-5/8 In. (185mm x 220mm)
- CONDITION: Excellent, color strong and vibrant.
Biography:
John Stephen Smith started drawing from as long back as he can remember. He went to art school just prior to WW2 when he was called up and joined the Royal Navy. He served on the Cruiser HMS Niagara on the Malta and Russian convoys.
After the war he continued his art studies and career. His work has been commissioned by most shipping companies and railways companies and his art has been used by many leading publishers in the UK and USA.