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pp. 175, “Tugs, freighters, fishboats and military vessels… when captured on canvas by renowned marine artist John Horton, they are richly detailed and technically accurate. In the world of marine painting, Horton is second to none, and his work is prized by collectors all over the world. Born in England, Horton spent several years in the Royal Navy, serving in both the Pacific and the Atlantic. He apprenticed in the shop fitting trade and worked as a designer and architectural artist before eventually immigrating to Canada in 1966. In Vancouver he found the perfect environment for nurturing his life-long passion for the sea and its history. Over the years, he has produced more than 1,100 works, all of which are meticulously researched. From harbours and major seaports to Canadian troops in the Arabian gulf, the subjects of Horton’s paintings tell a story, and this exquisite book presents some of the artist’s finest work, along with a revealing look at his life and professional development.” SIGNED by the artist on full-title page.
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| ISBN | 1894974344 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9781894974349 | |
| Number of pages | 175 | |
| Original Title | John M. Horton: The Mariner Artist | |
| Published Date | 2007 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | 4to | |
| Place of Publication | Vancouver | |
| Edition | First edition | |
| Inscription | Signed by Artist | |
| Category: | Canadian Art | |
| Author: | Peter Vassilopoulos | |
| Publisher: | Heritage |
pp. 175, “Tugs, freighters, fishboats and military vessels… when captured on canvas by renowned marine artist John Horton, they are richly detailed and technically accurate. In the world of marine painting, Horton is second to none, and his work is prized by collectors all over the world. Born in England, Horton spent several years in the Royal Navy, serving in both the Pacific and the Atlantic. He apprenticed in the shop fitting trade and worked as a designer and architectural artist before eventually immigrating to Canada in 1966. In Vancouver he found the perfect environment for nurturing his life-long passion for the sea and its history. Over the years, he has produced more than 1,100 works, all of which are meticulously researched. From harbours and major seaports to Canadian troops in the Arabian gulf, the subjects of Horton’s paintings tell a story, and this exquisite book presents some of the artist’s finest work, along with a revealing look at his life and professional development.” SIGNED by the artist on full-title page.
| Weight | 2 kg |
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