British Sailor’s Woolwork of Four ships including two Royal Navy Ships

The charming small sailor’s woolwork picture with a rare subject depicting a port side view of four ships coming into a Russian port. Two Royal Navy ships, a large second rate ship and a Royal Navy frigate, both flying a red ensign and a red banner from their mainmast, are sailing into port where a a Russian Navy ensign, also known as St. Andrew’s flag, is flying from a fort. Both ships have trapunto sails. In the foreground are two much smaller yachts flying the Russian Navy ensign of a blue cross on a white ground.

The blue sea is calm and the sky cloudy.

Now with Museum UV glass. All within a maple frame.

Dimensions: 13 inches x 21 1/4 inches wide x 3/4 inches deep.

(Ref: NY10484-iurr)