COWLAND,
SS Commonwealth, c.1910s.
Gouache & Pastel
46.5x67.5cm (image) 81.5x100cm (frame)

PROVENANCE:
Boronia Gallery, Mosman, NSW (label verso); John Hannan Collection of Marine Art from 1989.

OTHER NOTES:
Launched in 1902, London, the SS Commonwealth was named to mark Australia's federation in 1901. Built as an emigrant vessel, 'Commonwealth' was aimed at a better class of traveller. 75 saloon class passengers were accommodated in the bridge, and there were 300 third class berths. She was sold in 1910 to the P&O Steam Navigation Company. She served as a troopship for the Australian Expeditionary Force transport 1915-1917 before returning to civilian service. Finally sold for £14,100 in 1923 for demolition and scrap.

Estimate $400-700



Condition: Several water stains to sky, especially centre left.


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