1950s Hervey Garrett Smith "Mayflower Ii" Signed Maritime Print – Framed 26.5" X 33"

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This impressive, large-format maritime print features the Mayflower II under full sail, rendered with the meticulous technical detail for which … Read more This impressive, large-format maritime print features the Mayflower II under full sail, rendered with the meticulous technical detail for which Hervey Garrett Smith was famous. As a master rigger and maritime historian, Smith ensured every line, block, and sail was historically and functionally accurate.

The artwork captures the 1957 recreation of the iconic 1620 vessel that carried the Pilgrims to Plymouth. This piece is signed in the plate by the artist. It is elegantly housed in a vintage frame that complements the nautical theme, measuring 26.5" x 33". This is a definitive piece for collectors of New England history, maritime art, or those with Mayflower ancestral ties.

Artist: Hervey Garrett Smith (1896–1979)

Subject: The Mayflower II (1957 Replica)

Medium: Lithograph / Offset Print

Dimensions: 26.5" x 33" (Framed); approximately 20" x 26" (Image sight)

Features: Signed in plate, vintage wooden frame, protected under glass.

Origin & Age
Origin: United States (Long Island/New York School of Maritime Art).

Age: Circa 1957–1960. Smith’s painting of the Mayflower II was famously featured as a supplement in the November 1957 issue of National Geographic.

Reference Citation
Book Title: The Arts of the Sailor: Knotting, Splicing and Ropework
Author: Hervey Garrett Smith
Note: While this book is his primary technical manual, Smith's biography and his work on the Mayflower II are extensively documented in the November 1957 issue of National Geographic Magazine in his article titled "A 20th Century Saga of the Sea on Canvas" (page 618).

Item dimensions: 26.5 " tall × 33" wide × 1.75" deep
Weight of item: 9lb 13.2 oz See less