Montague Dawson

(British, 1890–1973)

Montague Dawson was one of the foremost nautical painters of the 20th century. Though often depicting clipper ships from the 19th century, he sometimes depicted ships from the late 17th-century, as in one of his most famous works The Crescent Moon, which shows a three-decker pirate ship on a calm night in the Southern seas. Born on September 19, 1890 in London, United Kingdom, Dawson had no formal art training, but began to draw as a child and developed his illustration skills at a commercial art studio in 1910. Even after joining the Royal Navy, the British artist continued to submit his work to publications such as Sphere and The Graphic. He died on May 21, 1973 in Midhurst, United Kingdom at the age of 83. Dawson’s highly realistic style of maritime painting and dedication to technical accuracy has made him into a particularly popular seascape artist, and his works can be found in the collections of the Royal Naval Museum in Portsmouth and the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, United Kingdom.

Montague Dawson Artworks

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Scudding along - the legendary Thermopylae...

Montague Dawson

Scudding along - the legendary Thermopylae...

Sale Date: October 29, 2008

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The Pearl Islands. St. Elmo Bay, 1924

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The Pearl Islands. St. Elmo Bay, 1924

Sale Date: September 16, 2008

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The Pearl Islands, 1924

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The Pearl Islands, 1924

Sale Date: September 16, 2008

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The White Ship running free before a fair wind

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The White Ship running free before a fair wind

Sale Date: September 16, 2008

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WWII destroyers (+ Model of an East..., 1946

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WWII destroyers (+ Model of an East..., 1946

Sale Date: September 16, 2008

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Quiet waters, the Illawarra

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Quiet waters, the Illawarra

Sale Date: July 26, 2008

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Cracking along with one rail under

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Cracking along with one rail under

Sale Date: May 21, 2008

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Racing wings - Tea clippers heeling in the ocean

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Racing wings - Tea clippers heeling in the ocean

Sale Date: May 21, 2008

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"Gipsy Moth IV" in heavy weather off...

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"Gipsy Moth IV" in heavy weather off...

Sale Date: May 21, 2008

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Nelson's flagship H.M.S. "Victory"...

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Nelson's flagship H.M.S. "Victory"...

Sale Date: May 21, 2008

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Call to action

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Call to action

Sale Date: April 26, 2008

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Onward, the clipper ship "Norman"

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Onward, the clipper ship "Norman"

Sale Date: April 18, 2008

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The 'U' Boat "Menace"

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The 'U' Boat "Menace"

Sale Date: February 19, 2008

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In full sail

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In full sail

Sale Date: January 17, 2008

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Night surprise

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Night surprise

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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The American brig "Argus" engaging His

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The American brig "Argus" engaging His

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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The Melbourne clipper

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The Melbourne clipper

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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Snugging down the "Norman Court"

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Snugging down the "Norman Court"

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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A midnight catch

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A midnight catch

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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Heading for home, The clipper ship "Flying...

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Heading for home, The clipper ship "Flying...

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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"H.M.S. Surprise" passing down line...

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"H.M.S. Surprise" passing down line...

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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Submarine vs. aircraft

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Submarine vs. aircraft

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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"H.M.S. Rodney" fires her big guns

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"H.M.S. Rodney" fires her big guns

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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The British aircraft carrier, "H.M.S. Arc...

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The British aircraft carrier, "H.M.S. Arc...

Sale Date: January 30, 2008

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