GEORGE MEARS (BRITISH, 1826-1906). The cross-channel paddle ferry 'Rouen' departing Newhaven

GEORGE MEARS (BRITISH, 1826-1906) The cross-channel paddle ferry 'Rouen' departing Newhaven Signed and dated 'G. MEARS 1890' (lower right) Oil on canvas 19½ x 35½in. (49.5 x 90cm.) Provenance: Christie's London: Maritime & Naval Battles (Pictures), 8 November 2006, lot 505. Built in 1888 in Rouen, 760 tons, she ran cross-Channel services until 1903, when she began sailings to the Isle of Man as the Duchess of Buccleuch, and was scrapped in 1909. Heavy retouching to sky, relined.

Category

Paintings

Location

London

Dimensions

H 49.5 × W 90 cm