‘Ready for Inspection’: the brand new East Indiaman Dutton lying in the Thames at Deptford in the autumn of 1781 as her owner, Mr Henry Rice, and his party prepare to board and inspect her in advance of her maiden voyage
$500
Francis Holman (1729-1790)
‘Ready for Inspection’: the brand new East Indiaman Dutton lying in the Thames at Deptford in the autumn of 1781 as her owner, Mr Henry Rice, and his party prepare to board and inspect her in advance of her maiden voyage
signed and dated 'F. Holman/1781' (lower right)
oil on canvas
38 ¾ x 55 ¾ in. (98.4 x 141.6 cm.)
