The People of Gibraltar
1950 - Montague Dawson - A Betting Certainty


Montague Dawson was born in London 1890. He joined the Royal Navy during WWI and by the 1930s was already being considered as one of the greatest living marine painters. During WWII he was employed as a war artist. His prolific output made it a betting certainty that at least some of his paintings would include the Rock of Gibraltar – or at least parts of it. Here are some that I have been able to find. I am sure I have missed quite a few. 


HMS Donovan sailing out of Gibraltar Harbour in WWI


HMS Devonshire and escort destroyer leaving Gibraltar


The sloop HMS Chrysanthemum in dry dock at Gibraltar c1918


The SS War Redcap unloading at the New Mole c1918


British Cruiser off Gibraltar