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🚢🌅 QE2 at Sunset — Large British Marine Oil Painting in Ornate Gilt Frame

£4,500.00

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🚢🌅 QE2 at Sunset — Large British Marine Oil Painting in Ornate Gilt Frame

🖼 Subject & Medium
Celebrate the majesty of the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), Cunard’s legendary transatlantic liner, with this stunning large-scale British marine oil painting, “QE2 at Sunset.” Painted in oil on board in the late 20th century, this artwork beautifully captures the elegance, power, and romance of one of the world’s most iconic ships.

🎨 Composition & Technique

The QE2 cuts gracefully through calm, dark waters beneath a glowing sunset sky. Slightly off-center, the ship’s sleek black hull and crisp white upper decks create a dramatic silhouette against warm amber and green tones.

Colours: Deep navy and black for the sea, glowing ochres and golds for the sky, with precise red, white, and steel details highlighting the ship’s features. Subtle touches like smoke plumes and distant seabirds add a sense of life and movement.

Technique: Realistic, fine brushwork captures the ship’s structure, while expressive, painterly strokes bring the sky and sea to life — blending technical precision with atmospheric mood.

Style: Inspired by the maritime realism tradition and the work of Roger G. Lloyd, this piece balances nautical detail with an artistic sensitivity to light and setting.

🛳 About the QE2
Launched in 1969, the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) became a symbol of luxury ocean travel, serving nearly 40 years as both a transatlantic passenger liner and cruise ship. Retired in 2008, she now lives on as a floating hotel in Dubai. With a top speed of 32 knots, a length of 963 ft, and historic roles (including serving as a troop carrier in the Falklands War), the QE2 is truly a legend of the seas.

🖌 Frame & Display

Ornate vintage-style gilded frame with rich gold tones and decorative flourishes
Two metal hanging brackets on the back for easy wall mounting
Framed Dimensions: Height 88 cm × Width 127 cm × Depth 5 cm — an impressive, statement-making size for any space

🏷️ Provenance & Collector Appeal
From a private marine art collection, this painting includes a ship biography attached on the back, offering valuable context for collectors, maritime enthusiasts, and Cunard fans alike.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It
✅ Striking tribute to one of the world’s most famous ocean liners
✅ Expertly crafted marine artwork with rich detail and color
✅ A perfect balance of nautical realism and atmospheric mood
✅ Elegant, large-scale piece ready to elevate your home, office, or gallery
✅ A rare and meaningful find for collectors and lovers of maritime history

🕵️ Condition

Painting: Good condition overall, with minor foxing and light stains
Frame: Shows expected age-related wear, including scuffs, scratches, minor cracking, and small chip losses — all adding to its authentic vintage charm

🌍 Worldwide Shipping Available
Professionally packaged and fully insured for safe international delivery.

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