Vintage Civil War Ironclad Original Illustration for Publication, 1970's For Sale

Vintage Civil War watercolor/gouache and ink on illustration board, ironclads firing on fortified coastline, possibly the Battle of Arkansas Post and the capture of Fort Hindman. Unsigned, attributed to George Tuckwell (1919-2000), for an unknown publication, possibly for Fighting Ships, c. early 1970s. 7" x 9 1/4", on an 8" x 10" board with irregular wavy edges.

Tuckwell illustrated ‘Fighting Ships (1971) and The Look-It-Up Book of Transport (1971), among many others; his bio the latter publication: “George Tuckwell is an English artist who served as a fighter pilot with the Royal Air Force during World War II. He graduated from Sir John Cass College and Goldsmiths College with a National Diploma of Design. He has illustrated a number of books and his paintings have been shown both in England and the United States.”

This piece will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail, with full value insurance included. We typically ship same or next day, barring extreme weather.