Repairing a Fracture in a Torpedoed Merchant Ship
Explore John Wheatley’s ‘Repairing a Fracture’. This 1918 oil painting showcases a detailed ship's interior with striking realism & muted tones. A powerful study of craftsmanship & maritime history.
John Wheatley (1892 - 1955)
John Wheatley (1892-1955) was a British painter & war artist in both World Wars, known for portraits, depictions of naval life & salvage work. Also an art teacher & museum director.