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Irwin Bevan (1852-1940). Watercolour signed not dated
One of a pair by Bevan showing the battleship in action at Jutland (see below for the second one), this watercolour appears to capture the high action and difficult visibility that characterised that late afternoon off the Jutland peninsular. In this painting (which depicts events some 2 hours after the other half of the pair below), WARSPITE is under intensely heavy fire as with steering gear jammed over to starboard, she hauls out of line…

Limited Edition worldwide: 25
Standard print size: 19 x 12 ins (48 x 30 cms) approx.