Frank Henry Mason - a piece of original oil on board artwork...

Hammer

£90

Frank Henry Mason - a piece of original oil on board artwork by Frank Henry Mason, an English artist known for his shipping, harbour, coastal and maritime paintings. The painting depicts a large steam powered boat, sailing through a stormy sea. Framed and glazed, and signed to the bottom right corner. Measuring approximately 32 cm x 37 cm, including the frame. 

Frank Henry Mason (1875 - 1965) was an English artist known for his shipping, harbour, coastal and paintings, and as a creator of art deco travel and railway posters. He studied at the Scarborough School of Art with Albert Strange and made regular trips to Staithes to meet and socialise with the arts community. in 1902 he became a founding member of the Staithes Art Club. Mason has had exhibitions of his work at the Royal Academy from 1902 onwards, and his work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics.