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Oil painting of the Tucker's ship, Richard III. The ship had a large black and olive green hull, 3 masts and twenty sails. An American sail flies from the stern of the ship and a red flag reading R III flies from the center mast. At least 3 other sailors; vessels are seen on the water. Frame: 3 1/2 in. deep set elaborate gilt.
marines (visual works)
paintings (visual works)
oil paint (paint)
canvas
painting (coating)
ships
Oil on Canvas
Painted
Ship
PICTURE, MARITIME
Painted on bottom right: ""H. Petersen/ 1866.""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Richard III
Possibly Petersen, Heinrich (Maker)
Hamburg, Germany
27.25 x 37.25 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.416
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