Watercolour painting of whale catchers Dias and Albatros by David Smith. Artwork consists of a rough sketch in pencil, with sections completed in watercolour paint. Painting depicts the two catchers, which are partially submerged, from above as it was done from the bridge of the RRS Bransfield while it was alongside the jetty at Grytviken in 1979/80. The painting was later presented to Captain Stuart James Lawrence, who was Master on the RRS Bransfield at the time. (1973-2003)
Artwork framed in card window mount, within original gold metal frame with wooden backboard. Wooden backboard features message from the artist to the donor.