Vintage 1890s English Ship Watercolor & Gouache Painting Linens a refined edge that frames

a refined edge that frames the crystal and introduces a subtle contrast in tone

this piece carries with it the aura of adventure and order

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing" reminds us to waste not even one precious moment

several loaves of baked bread

Vintage 1890s English Ship Watercolor & Gouache Painting Linens a refined edge that framesA large 1890s English ship portrait rendered in watercolor and gouache, painted in the tradition of the pierhead school marine artists. These highly detailed works were often commissioned by captains and ship owners, who sought to preserve faithful likenesses of their vessels through the hands of itinerant, largely self taught painters working along busy ports and harbors. Rich in maritime history and atmosphere, the painting captures both the pride