Into The Storm - Fastnet Sailboat Regatta Oil

Large signed oil on canvas paintings ready to hang. Certificate of authenticity supplied. 150cmx100cm. Deep 3.8 canvas. Framed in a black slimline floating frame.

‘Into the storm’ - Sailboat Regatta is about the 1979 Fastnet Race, Lissarnona, Cork, Ireland.

A worse-than-expected storm on the third day of the race wreaked havoc on the 303 yachts that started the biennial race, resulting in 19 fatalities (15 yachtsmen and four spectators). Emergency services, naval forces, and civilian vessels from around the west side of the English Channel were summoned to aid what became the largest ever rescue operation in peace-time. This involved some 4,000 people, including the entire Irish Navals fleet, lifeboats, commercial boats, and helicopters.

This piece features in House & Garden magazines art edit section.

A deeply texture piece that has been to one exhibition. Palette knife impasto technique with textured base.

White custom made slimline floating frame is optional on this piece. Please message me after checkout if you’d like this piece framed or frameless.

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