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Vice Admiral Sir Roderick Macdonald (1924-2003). Oil painting on canvas signed not dated.
An eye-catching painting in true Roddy Macdonald style of an SSN – thought to be HMS COURAGEOUS in the 1970’s– on the surface off Holy Island. Whereas many artists find the mean, sparse lines of a black submarine porpoising along on the surface hardly worthy of their painting talents, Admiral Roddy - no stranger, of course, to painting warships – has clearly enjoyed adding some drama to this picture: a heavy shower (of rain or sleet?) falling on Holy Island, a glint of strong sunshine breaking through to illuminate the lively sea; and at the heart of the scene this menacing black creature, white ensign flying proudly from the fin.

Limited edition: 75 copies
Standard size: 12.5 x 10 ins (31.8 x 20.5 cms) approx.