Masterpiece Painting Docking the RMS Mauretania Ship at Sandon Half Tide Dock





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? Docking the RMS Mauretania Ship at Sandon Half Tide Dock, Liverpool by Eddie Baker (1940–2025) ? Subject & Medium This large, original oil on canvas laid on board by Eddie Baker depicts the RMS Mauretania scene at Liverpool’s Sandon Half Tide Dock, assisted by the tugboats SS Egerton and SS Wellington. Circa 2000. Title: "Docking The Mauretania at Sandon Half Tide Liverpool." The Mauretania — a celebrated Cunard liner and Edwardian icon — is shown being carefully manoeuvred into dock, a dramatic maritime tableau that combines scale, steam and dockside activity. ? Composition & Technique Eddie Baker’s maritime realism balances technical accuracy with atmosphere. Colors: Strong contrast — glowing red-and-black funnels against a soft, pastel sky; the dark hull set off by green-blue water. Brushwork: Broad, confident strokes define the liner’s monumental hull while finer detail captures rigging, smoke and reflected light, conveying motion and immediacy. Style & Composition: A realist approach with a narrative eye — the slightly off-centre liner is balanced by the tugboats in the foreground; diagonal tensions convey power and precision. The work functions as both a historical record and a dramatic marine painting. ? Ships Depicted RMS Mauretania (1907) — Cunard Line Tugboat SS Egerton — Liverpool & Glasgow Salvage Association (bow) Tugboat SS Wellington — Liverpool Dock Service (stern) ?? About the Artist — Eddie Baker (1940–2025) Eddie Baker trained in Watford and moved from the printing trade to maritime painting, inspired by Frank Mason. He became known for historical accuracy and atmosphere. His works are represented in several UK collections and many were donated to public institutions after his passing in 2025. ? The Frame Presented in a finely moulded giltwood frame with linen slip. Framed dimensions: 99 cm Width × 73 cm Height × 4 cm Depth. ? Provenance Inscribed verso: “Mauretania (of 1907) by Ed. Baker”, with Liverpool address of Dennis Green, 199 Deysbrook Lane, West Derby. Likely commissioned or acquired in Liverpool. Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Exhibited at the Lord Hill Museum. Why You’ll Love It Rare, large-scale depiction of Cunard’s RMS Mauretania by Eddie Baker Original, signed oil on canvas laid on board Dramatic historic Liverpool dockside subject with named tugboats Egerton and Wellington Strong Liverpool provenance and exhibition history Nearly 1 metre wide — a commanding, gallery-scale statement piece ? Condition Good overall condition with vibrant colour and a stable surface. Minor foxing/staining in places to the sky area. Gilt frame is sound with minor age-related chips and losses. Front protective glass cover included; ready to hang. ?

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