Portrait of Stoker A. Martin of HMS Exeter

Kennington drew Martin in 1940 and wrote of him: 'Man of Action: instantaneous: 100 per cent reliable: expert technician. Much humour under thorough camouflage. Very gentle, sensitive, and great physical strength.' The drawing, which is signed and dated, is inscribed: 'Officially Commissioned 1940'.

Object Details

ID: PAJ2894
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Eric H. Kennington
Date made: 1940
People: Eric H. Kennington; A. Stocker Martin Eric H. Kennington
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Presented by the War Artists Advisory Committee 1947
Measurements: Image: 735 x 530 mm; Frame: 910 mm x 710 mm x 50 mm