There is some discolouration as well as small holes to the upper left and central parts of the work and two closed tears to the lower edge.
17.1 x 27.3cm (6.7" x 10.7")Sheet: 19.6 x 29cm (7.7" x 11.4")
Eric Tufnell was born in 1888 and his career in the navy started at the age of 15 where he became a cadet at HMS Britannia. By 1904 he had joined HMS Albion and was appointed the midship man who was required to keep a log book where he kept his sketches, photographs and newspaper cuttings (which is now kept in Surrey County Library's).
He worked on many naval ships and was part of the operational team to try and salvage the HMS Montague, however eventually turned to servicing the naval submarines. He was promoted to Lieutenant on the HMS C7 in 1910 and gained his first Commander position in 1913 aboard the Submarine HMS A8. He then became a Commander across a selection of submarines including the HMS B8, D4, M18 and more.
He turned to art after he retired from the navy as a way to top up his pension and support his family. The majority of his customers were naval officers who commissioned him to paint accurate depictions of the boats they served on.
| SKU | qw060 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Commander E. Tufnell (1888-1978) |
| Date | Early 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 17.1 x 27.3cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Subject | Nautical |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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