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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Charles Pears, PSMA, ROI,
Charles Pears, PSMA, ROI
"Hard Lying", December 1942
signed 'CHAS. PEARS.' (lower left), and inscribed ' "HARD LYING"/by Chas. Pears./"Hard Lying" is a Naval Term which means extra pay for the more strenuous work entailed on small ships. The Corvettes, of which this is a specimen, have certainly earned their extra pay; it is a small ship doing the big stuff in the far flung oceans escorting convoys. She is seen from the deck of a merchant ship, the crew of which in their comparative comfort look upon the corvette with no envy as she fights the gale.' (on the board)
oil on paper, laid on board
11 x 19 in. (27.9 x 48.3 cm)
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As inscribed: 'Hard lying is a naval term which means extra pay for the more strenuous work entailed on small ships. The corvettes, of which this is a specimen, have...
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As inscribed:
'Hard lying is a naval term which means extra pay for the more strenuous work entailed on small ships.
The corvettes, of which this is a specimen, have certainly earned their extra pay; it is a small ship doing the big stuff in the far flung seas escorting convoys.
She is seen from the deck of a merchant ship, the crew of which in their relative comfort, look upon the corvette with no envy as she fights the gale

This painting portrays a Corvette, typical of the Flower Class which were built as escort ships. There were a number of subtle differences in design, which makes individual identification something of a challenge, not aided by the effective dazzle-paint livery, created by Pears' contemporary, Norman Wilkinson.

Research suggests this is HMS Spiraea which played an active part in the battle of the N. Atlantic. (Layed down 1940-sold to Greece 1945).

Provenance

(formerly) Property of the Navy League.
with Parker Gallery, London, 1969.
Private collection.

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