Edward Goodall (1909-1982) - Canadian Graphite Drawing SS Jersey City

Description

A graphite drawing titled 'SS Jersey City loading the first lumber cargo at Prince Rupert B.C.', inscribed to the lower-left edge. SS Jersey City was a British cargo steamer, built in 1920. On the 31st July 1940, when en route from Newport, Monmouthshire to Baltimore, she was torpedoed by German submarine U-99 and sunk. Signed to the lower-right edge. On wove.

Condition

There is some mild discolouration and some marks to the substrate. Overall in good condition.

Size

20.4 x 27.2cm (8" x 10.7")
Sheet: 24.2 x 31.5cm (9.5" x 12.4")

Artist Biography

Edward Goodall (1909-1982) was a Canadian artist and part of a famous family of artists. He joined the Royal Engineers during the Second World War, specialising in camouflage of buildings and equipment. It was at this time that the idea of pen and ink and pencil postcards came to mind. He applied for the copyright to 'Goodall's Pencil Postcard Series' in 1942 and began drawing scenes on Vancouver Island with considerable success. Illustrated London News commissioned him in 1955 to prepare a series of drawings on the new Aluminum smelter project at Kitimat. This led to many other drawings for the publication including a series on education facilities in Canada, scenes for British Columbia's centennial celebration in 1958, and the Royal Canadian Navy.