American Warship Painting by Worden Wood
US Navy battleship Gouche by famous illustrator Worden Wood. This is a North Carolina class battleship. Highly detailed work of art. He shows intricate care with the armament, lifeboats, railings, flags, stacks, etc., 1880-1943 Worden Wood was an American illustrator and marine painter. He was born in Brooklyn NY in 1880. Wood joined the navy in 1898 for the Spanish American war serving on the Yankee Clipper. Back in civilian life he became an illustrator and art director. He produced many works for yachting magazines. In 1917 he helped the Navy where he contributed to the development of camouflage for American merchant ships. Matted and framed. Frame has mounting holes 23"H x 28" W 7 lbs.
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US Navy battleship Gouche by famous illustrator Worden Wood. This is a North Carolina class battleship. Highly detailed work of art. He shows intricate care with the armament, lifeboats, railings, flags, stacks, etc., 1880-1943 Worden Wood was an American illustrator and marine painter. He was born in Brooklyn NY in 1880. Wood joined the navy in 1898 for the Spanish American war serving on the Yankee Clipper. Back in civilian life he became an illustrator and art director. He produced many works for yachting magazines. In 1917 he helped the Navy where he contributed to the development of camouflage for American merchant ships. Matted and framed. Frame has mounting holes 23"H x 28" W 7 lbs.
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