'His Majesty’s experimental frigate Vernon drawn at sea Jany. 10th 1834 in Persian Gulf' by Godfrey Thomas Vigne (1801–63)
Date:
1834/1834
Description:
Genre/Subject Matter:This detailed maritime scene shows the experimental frigate Vernon at sea in the Persian Gulf in January 1834. In the background high, white cliffs are visible at left. A smaller boat, perhaps a dhow, flies a red flag at left. The frigate flies a Red Ensign as well as a red pennant.A small unfinished sketch on the verso appears to depict the stern of a sailing ship.Inscriptions:Verso:Upper left to centre, in pen: ‘His Majesty’s experimental frigate Vernon drawn at sea Jany. 10th 1834 in Persian Gulf’1 watercolour drawing on paperDimensions:176 x 252 mmMaterials:Watercolour and body colour on watercolour paperCondition:Thick surface dirt throughout, especially on verso. Large dark stain – perhaps ink – right and above centre; smaller areas of staining elsewhere.