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The Sailor's Farewell.
Boitard Inv.t. J.Booth, Sculp.
[n.d., c.1750.]
Engraving, 18th century watermark. Sheet 285 x 220mm (11¼ x 8¾"). Trimmed close to printed border, losing verse and publication lien underneath image.
A sailor embraces his love before joining his shipmates on route to the warship at anchor. A pair to 'The Sailor's Return', which shows him awash with prize money. The two scenes probably relate to Admiral Anson's circumnavigation (1740-4). The siver captured from a Spanish treasure ship filled 30 wagons; each ordinary seaman received about £300 prize money, equivalent to 20 years' wages.
Provenance Cornwell House
[Ref: 66745] £320.00
Boitard Inv.t. J.Booth, Sculp.
[n.d., c.1750.]
Engraving, 18th century watermark. Sheet 285 x 220mm (11¼ x 8¾"). Trimmed close to printed border, losing verse and publication lien underneath image.
A sailor embraces his love before joining his shipmates on route to the warship at anchor. A pair to 'The Sailor's Return', which shows him awash with prize money. The two scenes probably relate to Admiral Anson's circumnavigation (1740-4). The siver captured from a Spanish treasure ship filled 30 wagons; each ordinary seaman received about £300 prize money, equivalent to 20 years' wages.
Provenance Cornwell House
[Ref: 66745] £320.00
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