The marine art of geoff hunt oxfam gb oxfams online shop. Blue titles are links to descriptions and explanations by don seltzer of the cover images. This print was the cover art for patrick o brian s aubreymaturin book series. Considered one of the worlds leading maritime painters and historians and a sailor himself, geoff hunts nautical art is in the permanent collections of the. I have taken my own path through life and on the way i have met a lot of interesting and influential people. Geoff hunt print the admirals daughter cover art for julian stockwins kydd series book. Geoff hunt on squash by geoff hunt and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. When a gallery image is available we will put them here. Geoff hunt cardiff, x5, the united kingdom 168 books.
Various paintings of the ship by the world renowned painter of the front covers of the patrick obrien series, geoff hunt. A great book for those who love sailing, marine art and art in general. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Geoff hunt is one of the worlds finest painters of 18th and 19th century ships. Geoff hunt is a former president of the royal society of marine artists. The first book in the series, master and commander, was published in 1969. The book clearly explains every piece, focusing on the research and composition process needed to made each one. The new book reflects hunts developing career during a time in which he served a fiveyear term as president of the royal society of marine artists, worked on largescale paintings such as the definitive mary rose,and also completed numerous outdoor sketches and paintings. Geoff hunt master and commander limited edition print.
Geoff hunt is author or coauthor of six books and many articles on marine art. The final chapter of the book is almost the most intriguing because it is so very different from the nine chapters that precede it. The marine art of geoff hunt, master painter of the naval world of. He has sailed a wide range of vessels, from dinghies in the solent to the 440 fivemasted square rigger royal clipper in the mediterranean and has been seasick on most of them. Heavily illustrated with images ranging from large paintings to sketchbook drawings, with text written by the artist himself, the book sets geoffs work in a broadly. Join facebook to connect with geoff hunt and others you may know. Geoffrey brian geoff hunt, am mbe born 11 march 1947, is a retired australian squash player who is widely considered to be one of the greatest squash players in history. In 2004 the marine art of geoff hunt was published to much acclaim, presenting over 100 of the artists key works from a thirty year career. Geoff hunt is an actor, known for ndp philo cafe 2006, dead on time 2005 and through a glass darkly 2014. Professionally framed and double matted at the gallery. Here are the geoff hunt posters for sale at, the biggest, mostreputable online poster store we know. Helping a visionary achieve their vision is my strongest talent. Fighting sail collection by geoff hunt hms beagle off the galapagos by collectible marine artist geoff hunt trouble off elsinore by collectible maritime artist geoff hunt west indies squadron by collectible maritime artist geoff hunt. Geoff hunt is known to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of patrick obrians aubreymaturin novels, and more.
Geoff hunt is known to millions of readers across the world as the artist. Amongst other work, he was art editor of the warship journal until 1979, but he is best known for his series of book covers for patrick obrians captain aubrey adventures. My background is in rare property and in acquisition and mergers. He was the events inaugural champion, winning the competition on. Geoff hunt is a member of the royal society of marine artists and a trustee since 1992. References to the ship the actual book the hms surprise i read the book again. Our experiences with this company have always been positive. It is almost impressionistic in nature, and depicts a royal navy landing party going ashore on anti. Mrs hunt was an intensive care nurse but after a car accident, which left her with a broken neck, seven weeks of posttraumatic amnesia and a brain injury, she had to learn to walk and talk again. A superb collection of 150 paintings and sketches by geoff hunt, one of the leading marine artists of his generation. Geoff hunt has 168 books on goodreads, and is currently reading vox by christina dalcher, the killer next door by alex marwood, and happy. Geoffhuntlimitededitionprinthmssurprise thumbnail 1. So far brian lavery appears to be providing the narrative supported by prints of geoff hunt paintings and other paintings from the period. These limited edition works of art may or may not be currently available.
Harpercollins covers by geoff hunt each image is a link to a larger scale image. A cutter leaves bellona as an officer looks on from deck and sailors go aloft. The cover image for the 18th book in patrick obrians aubreymaturin series. The surprise was made famous by the writings of patrick obrian, in his books on the adventures of captain aubrey and the surgeon maturin.
Click on any of the images below for more information, including framing and mounting options. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Heavily illustrated with images ranging from large paintings to sketchbook drawings, with text written by the artist himself, the book sets geoffs work in a broadly geographical context, showcasing his pleinair work alongside. Hunts palette and touch are both strong and delicate at the same time. The tragedy of the hunt family at lockhart hits close to. How did you first get involved with the patrick obrian books, mr. Geoff hunts paintings as well as his books are a delight to look at. Then i checked on the actual dimensions for a ship of that class in falconers. In 1979 he sold his house and went sailing for a year in the. Oct 30, 2018 geoff hunt is a former president of the royal society of marine artists. Cover art for the patrick obrians aubreymaturin series book. Hunt is perhaps best known in popular perception for his depictions of naval scenes adorning the covers of patrick obrians bestselling aubreymaturin novels, a connection he began in 1988. In the last chapter, however, the artist is given a voice. The marine art of geoff hunt bloomsbury publishing.
H artists geoff hunt geoff hunt limited edition prints secondary market art. If we have enough market data we try to provide estimated secondary market pricing. Geoff hunt studied graphic design and worked in advertising before going freelance in 1972. From 1966 1970, geoff hunt studied graphic design at kingston and epsom schools of art. This timely followup to conways highly successful marine art of geoff hunt presents the considerable artistic output of britains leading marine painter since 2003. This book is very artistic and contains large numbers of paintings.
Presents over 100 paintings and sketches by geoff hunt, known to readers across the world as. Book the marine art of geoff hunt new book the sea painters world hardback book by geoff hunt. From 1966 1970, geoff hunt studied graphic design at. The tragedy of the hunt family at lockhart hits close to home. The frigate surprise brian lavery, geoff hunt, nikolai tolstoy. Geoff hunt is a british maritime artist best known for his series of book cover paintings for patrick obrians historical naval novels, such as master and commander which feature captain jack aubrey and naval surgeon stephen maturin. Oct 09, 2015 the tragedy of the hunt family at lockhart hits close to home. In this book he describes the illustrative process from placing wooden ships on a board in positions in a certain battle, to explaining that the colour, viridian can somehow envelop a painting when using it to render sea.
Through his research for paintings he is a leading authority on naval history and ship architecture of the period and has a special interest in the ships and commands of lord nelson the novels of patrick obrian. Sep 26, 2011 geoff hunts paintings as well as his books are a delight to look at. Geoff hunt the unknown shore limited edition print. Geoff hunt squash by hunt geoff abebooks passion for books. Geoff hunt limited edition print yellow admiral ebay.
Geoff hunt limited edition print pricing secondary. Geoff hunt handsigned and numbered limited edition canvas. Comments on the building of a model of the hms surprise by john h harland. A limitededition, slipcased hardcover including a signed print by geoff hunt. He is widely acknowledged to be one of the leading marine artists of his. His work is represented in public and private collections worldwide, and geoff is an expert on the navy of nelson and patrick obrian. The mystic seaport web store offers unique gifts, prints, posters, cards and maritime books available exclusively from mystic seaport.
This print is cover art from patrick obrians aubreymaturin series book. Geoff hunt limited edition artwork american picture frame. Strains that grew inside geoff hunt ended in five deaths. After formal artschool training, geoff worked in marine publishing where he acquired a love of marine history and the historical research that is such a. Julian stockwin was asked about the cover of the admirals daughter in a recent interview. Geoff hunt has 28 books on goodreads with 632 ratings. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Master painter of the naval world of nelson and patrick obrian. A delight to the eyes of anyone who feels the appeal of the seas. For the first time in paperback comes this illustrated volume with over 150 paintings and sketches from the portfolio of one of the most celebrated marine artists. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The book arrived in perfect conditions and it contains the most beautiful paintings by geoff hunt. He is best recognized for painting covers of the patrick obrian novels, described by the new york times as the best historical novels ever written.
May 30, 2019 geoff hunt is a former president of the royal society of marine artists. This book reproduces many superb marine paintings by geoff hunt, among which some were inspired by patrick obrians novels featuring the aubrey and maturin heroes of master and commander and 20 other novels. Geoff hunt is known to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of patrick obrians aubreymaturin novels, and more recently for those of julian stockwins thomas kydd books. Geoff hunts pictures, perfectly accurate in period and details, but very far from merely representational, are often suffused with a light reminiscent of canaletto patrick obrian. Some small part of their recent sales success, and indeed some modest percentage of the pleasure of reading them, can be attributed to a new set of covers painted by english marine artist and illustrator geoff hunt. Geoff hunt art prints, giclee prints, posters framed art. According to artist partners ltd he is one of the worlds finest painters of 18th and 19th century ships.
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