Vintage 1890s English Ship Watercolor & Gouache Painting Linens The silk velvet ground shifts

The silk velvet ground shifts gently between hues

several loaves of baked bread

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

American made blocks are carved from 100% natural sustainable basswood that spell out Believe and inspire the magic of the Christmas season

Made in France nearly a century ago

Vintage 1890s English Ship Watercolor & Gouache Painting Linens The silk velvet ground shiftsA 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