Artists statement

The boat in the painting belonged to a seafarer, my Uncle Bill who used it to fish from when on shore leave.

Historical information

This weathered boat is a familiar image to many who walk the shorelines and ponder the question, "I wonder who the owner is?"

Physical description

painting of the prow of a wooden boat fully mounted and with black mitred frame and glazed with perspex. Cord hanger sealed backing with labels

Inscriptions & markings

Artist signature at lower right corner facing in white paint uc : "BERNIE AYRE"