19th C. (Clement Drew: 1806-1889, Massachusetts). Oil on canvas portrait of ship INDEPENDENCE under sail in heavy seas. Identified bottom center SHIP INDEPENDENCE, CAPTAIN CHOATE. Unsigned in a carved, gilded period frame. Sight: 25-1/2″ H x 35-1/2″ W; Overall: 30-1/2″ H x 41″ W. Shows some small areas of pinpointing. Craquelure throughout. Overall good condition. Provenance: Purchased from Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth NH.
