Original Painting of an Early Steamship 'Atlantic Crossing' Nautical Folk Art by Matt Rix

This charming folk art painting by British artist Matt Rix portrays an early steamship under sail in a deliberately naïve style that celebrates the romance and innovation of maritime history. Beneath a pale grey sky, the vessel moves steadily across a softly textured blue sea, evoking early 19th-century transatlantic crossings, when steam power began transforming long voyages between Britain and the Americas. The dark-hulled ship features a neat row of portholes, with grey smoke rising from its funnel, while traditional sails remain raised, highlighting the pivotal transition from sail to steam. A British Red Duster flag flies at the stern, grounding the scene in national heritage. Painted on solid wooden board and left unframed, the work has a rustic, tactile quality. The reverse is lined with antique papers, adding depth and historical intrigue. Decorative and evocative, it brings character and maritime charm to any space.

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Overall size approx. 30.5cm x 22cm.