On offer is an original watercolour by the renowned British maritime artist William Frederick Mitchell (1845 to 1914), depicting the Royal Navy second class protected cruiser H.M.S. Latona. Mitchell earned an international reputation for his highly accurate naval paintings, and his works are represented in the collections of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. His paintings are admired for combining artistic quality with exceptional historical detail.

This beautifully executed watercolour captures H.M.S. Latona underway with smoke rising from her twin funnels beneath a softly painted sky. The artwork is professionally mounted in a two tone gold and ivory mount and remains in excellent condition with no fading, staining or restoration. The painting measures approximately 6.5 × 9 inches (16.5 × 23 cm), while the mounted size is approximately 13 × 15.5 inches (33 × 39.5 cm). A superb original piece of maritime art by one of Britain’s most respected naval painters.

Key Features

✅ Original watercolour by William Frederick Mitchell

✅ Depicts H.M.S. Latona Royal Navy second class protected cruiser

✅ British maritime artist represented in the National Maritime Museum

✅ Professionally mounted in a two tone gold and ivory mount

✅ Excellent condition with no fading, staining or restoration

✅ Painting approximately 6.5 × 9 inches (16.5 × 23 cm)

✅ Mount approximately 13 × 15.5 inches (33 × 39.5 cm)

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