CHARLES EDWARD DIXON (BRITISH, 1872-1934). The Cunard liner 'Servia' embarking passengers in the Mersey off Liverpool

CHARLES EDWARD DIXON (BRITISH, 1872-1934) The Cunard liner 'Servia' embarking passengers in the Mersey off Liverpool Signed and dated 'Charles Dixon / 97' (lower left) 12 x 19½in. (30.5 x 49.5cm.) Provenance: With Baron Fine Art, Chester. Built by J. & G. Thomson in 1881 and registered at 7,392 tons, Servia introduced a number of 'firsts' to the Atlantic passenger trade, making her the first truly 'modern' liner: The first ship built to specialise in passengers only; the first Cunard

Category

Paintings

Location

London

Dimensions

H 30.5 × W 49.5 cm