Size:8 x 11 in. Written by Nicholas Monsarrat in 1951, this classic World War II tale of derring-do on the high seas is wittily reimagined by artist Lhouette with the great Donald Duck standing in for the sailors and U-boats – water life of a completely different colour! ‘The Cruel Sea’ is part of the ‘Cover Stories’ series, an original artwork created in aerosol and acrylic paint; its ‘canvas’ is the front cover and spine of an antiquarian book salvaged by contemporary pop maximalist artist Lhouette on his book shop travels. This striking framed piece measures 6 x 9” and creates a flamboyant and stylish talking point either as a vibrant standalone artwork, or when displayed as part of a collection.