Derek George Montague Gardner (1914-2007) Watercolor on Paper “Three American Frigates and Pilotboat on Calm Seas”, a flock of seagulls feeding in the background, signed lower right Derek G.M Gardner, walnut frame with gilt liner, and finely inscribed mat.
13 in. x 19 ½ in. Overall 22 in. x 28 in.

Derek Gardner was elected to membership of the Royal Society of Marine Artists in 1966 and was a finalist in the hunting group art prizes organized by the Federation of British Artists; in 1988 the Royal Society of Marine Artists elected him to honorary vice president for life.