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John Hamilton, naval artist, Bryher, Isles of Scilly
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John Hamilton, naval artist, Bryher, Isles of Scilly
John Hamilton (1919-1993), artist specialising in naval subjects, on Bryher, Isles of Scilly. He was previously a British army officer. Date: circa 1970s
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Anorak Hamilton Isles Overalls Scilly Subjects Visitor Bryher
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John Hamilton, the acclaimed British naval artist, is captured in this evocative photograph as he takes a moment of respite on the picturesque Isle of Bryher in the Scilly Islands during the 1970s. Having previously served as an officer in the British Army, Hamilton found a new passion in painting naval subjects that would come to define his career. Dressed in a practical anorak and holding a glass of drink, the artist appears deep in thought as he gazes out at the tranquil sea before him. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Bryher, it is easy to see how the island's maritime landscape would have inspired many of his works. The presence of various ships in the background adds to the sense of place and the artist's connection to the sea. Hamilton's dedication to his craft is evident in the array of painting supplies and tools visible in the foreground, suggesting that he may have been in the midst of creating a new piece. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the life of a talented artist at work, capturing the essence of his passion for naval subjects and the natural beauty of the Isles of Scilly.
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