"Chance Encounter" Fine Art by Artist Robert Taylor

Signed by Oud Adjudand Onderofficier Vlieger Paul Kommer, Luitenant Gerardus ‘Gerard’ Van Schooten, Kapitein-Leitenant Julius ‘Red’ Van Nieuwenhuizen, Leitenant Hendrik ‘Henk’ Van Den Ende, Luitenant Eelke ‘Bob’ Scholte, and Artist Robert Taylor.

In late December 1941, off the coast of British Borneo, a Royal Netherlands Navy Dornier 24 flying boat alerts a Dutch submarine of a Japanese invasion fleet moving its way. Resulting in the sinking and damaging of part of the Japanese fleet, this marks the start of success for the allies against Japan in WWII. Signed by Artist Robert Taylor and members of both the Dornier and submarine crews, this art print commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the Royal Netherlands Navy Air Service, and makes a wonderful addition to any WWII collection.

This print has been SOLD OUT for years and is only available as a Secondary Market offering.

Never Framed & Stored Flat in Smoke-Free Environment.

About the Artist:

The name Robert Taylor has been synonymous with aviation art over a quarter of a century. His paintings of aircraft, more than those of any other artist, have helped popularize a genre which at the start of this remarkable artist's career had little recognition in the world of fine art. When he burst upon the scene in the mid-1970s his vibrant, expansive approach to the subject was a revelation. His paintings immediately caught the imagination of enthusiasts and collectors alike. He became an instant success.

Robert's aviation paintings are instantly recognizable. He somehow manages to convey all the technical detail of aviation in a traditional and painterly style, reminiscent of the Old Masters. With uncanny ability, he is able to recreate scenes from the past with a carefully rehearsed realism that few other artists ever manage to achieve. This is partly due to his prodigious research but also his attention to detail: Not for him shiny new factory-fresh aircraft looking like museum specimens. His trade mark, flying machines that are battle-scarred, worse for wear, with dings down the fuselage, chips and dents along the leading edges of wings, oil stains trailing from engine cowlings, paintwork faded with dust and grime; his planes are real!

Although the artwork has been stored flat, it will be rolled and shipped in a heavy mailing tube for safety during transit.

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This item is sold as is - no returns nor refunds.