W. H. (Billy) Conn Print (Dramatic Seascape)

W. H. (Billy) Conn – Dramatic Seascape Print – Belfast Artist – Vintage Framed

An atmospheric vintage print by William H. “Billy” Conn (1895–1973) depicting a dramatic steamship battling heavy seas beneath a moonlit sky. Executed in Conn’s distinctive pen-and-ink style, the work is full of bold cross-hatching and movement, capturing the power of the North Atlantic with remarkable effect.

The print bears the artist’s printed “W.H. Conn” signature within the image and is presented in a quality vintage frame.

Billy Conn was one of Northern Ireland’s best-known illustrators and graphic artists. A Belfast native, he worked as an illustrator, poster designer and later as a staff artist for the Belfast Telegraph, while also exhibiting with the Ulster Arts Club and the Royal Hibernian Academy. His work ranged from Irish rural landscapes and maritime scenes to cartoons and commercial illustration, making him an important figure in 20th-century Ulster art.

An interesting feature is the original framer’s label on the reverse:

The Gallery
15 Mill Street
Newtownards

This is the same long-established Newtownards gallery and framing business found on other period artworks from the same collection, adding an attractive local provenance.

Details

Artist: W. H. (Billy) Conn (1895–1973)
Vintage monochrome print
Maritime / seascape subject
Printed artist’s signature within the image
Original vintage frame
Reverse with The Gallery, 15 Mill Street, Newtownards label
Ready to hang
Good vintage condition with light age-related wear

A striking decorative piece by one of Belfast’s most recognised illustrators, ideal for collectors of Irish art, maritime subjects, Belfast history or vintage Ulster prints.