{"product_id":"dawn-and-a-west-wind-in-the-china-seas-by-montague-dawson","title":"Dawn and a West Wind in the China Seas by Montague Dawson","description":"Montague Dawson\u003cbr\u003e 1890–1973 | British \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eDawn and a West Wind in the China Seas\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Montague Dawson\" (lower left)\u003cbr\u003e Entitled \"Dawn and a West Wind in the China Seas \/ Star of Persia\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Perhaps no artist captured the majesty and romance of the great Age of Sail as masterfully as Montague Dawson, and \u003cem\u003eDawn and a West Wind in the China Seas\u003c\/em\u003e is among his most atmospheric maritime compositions. Depicting the historic \u003cem\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/em\u003e pressing through rolling seas beneath a radiant sunrise, the painting combines Dawson's meticulous understanding of historic vessels with his extraordinary ability to evoke the poetry of the open ocean. The luminous sky bathes the great sailing ship in golden light, transforming a hardworking merchant vessel into an enduring symbol of adventure, endurance and maritime tradition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rendered with Dawson's characteristically confident brushwork, the \u003cem\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/em\u003e surges across cresting waves under a full press of sail. The dramatic interplay between the cool blue-green sea and the warm morning light creates a remarkable sense of movement and atmosphere, making this one of Dawson's most visually captivating seascapes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Built in 1868 by Russell \u0026amp; Co. of Port Glasgow, the \u003cem\u003eStar of Persia\u003c\/em\u003e was one of the celebrated \"Star\" ships owned by J.P. Corry \u0026amp; Co.'s Calcutta Star Line. Registered in Belfast, she sailed the important trade routes between Britain and India, transporting cargo during the height of Britain's maritime commerce. Dawson was particularly captivated by these majestic square-rigged sailing ships, once remarking, \"There is terrific romance in a sail.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Widely regarded as the foremost marine painter of the twentieth century, Montague Dawson devoted his career to preserving the romance of historic sailing ships with unmatched technical accuracy and artistic brilliance. Following service in the Royal Navy during the First World War, he established an international reputation through exhibitions at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of Marine Artists, while his illustrations appeared in \u003cem\u003eThe Sphere\u003c\/em\u003e. By the 1930s he was considered the greatest living marine painter, and his patrons included Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as the British Royal Family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 20th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 19 1\/2” high x 29 1\/2” wide (49.53 x 74.93 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 37” high x 27” wide x 3 1\/4\" deep (93.98 x 68.58 x 8.26 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Canada\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45372012691591,"sku":"32-2713","price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2713_1.png?v=1785424830","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/dawn-and-a-west-wind-in-the-china-seas-by-montague-dawson","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}