C1920 OIL ON CANVAS HMS HAWKINS ON THE CHINA STATIONH.M.S. Hawkins was ordered in December 1915, laid down by HM Dockyard, Chatham on 3 June 1916, launched on 1 October 1917 and completed on 23 July 1919. Hawkins was the flagship of the 5th Light Cruiser Squadron on the China Station by September 1920 and continued in that role for the next eight years. The picture is likely to have been commissioned by a member of the crew and painted in China by a local artist between 1920 and 1928.Oil on canvas: 16 x 22 in. (40.7 x 56 cm.)The painting has been loosely fixed to a sheet of board to support two old punctures in the sky, a third puncture (upper left) appears to be a recent addition. The painting could do with a light clean.We guarantee the authenticity of all the paintings we sell with a full money back if not as stated.We use a trackable and signed for service for Domestic and international buyers, to ensure the item reaches you securely and quickly. Height is 41cm (16.1inches)
Width is 56cm (22.0inches)
Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)