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Ships and the Sea The Art and Life of Oswald Brett by Oswald Brett
World-renowned maritime artist Oswald Brett always knew he was destined for one thing: painting ships and the sea. He has lived a storied life, growing up during the Great Depression, serving in the merchant navy and aboard the Queen Elizabeth during World War II, travelling the world's oceans, meeting his creative idols and mastering his art. Living through interesting times, Oswald has seen the world change. His tales are illustrated with fabulous paintings of famous sailing ships, working sail from colonial times, ships at war, and modern freighters, Ships illustrated in the book include: The Golden Hind, James Craig, Endeavour, the First Fleet, Queen Elizabeth, Cutty Sark, Bounty, Bismarck and many more. He also includes paintings and anecdotes from other great artists such as John Allcot, Charles Pears, Anton Otto Fischer and Charles Robert Patterson.
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