Large Marine Painting of the Frigate Essex by Will B. Robedee

Description

The Frigate Essex,
Signed Will B. Robedee
Painted September 30, 1976,
Oil on Canvas on Board,

The large framed painting … more The Frigate Essex,
Signed Will B. Robedee
Painted September 30, 1976,
Oil on Canvas on Board,

The large framed painting on canvas applied to board depicts the Frigate Essex. The Essex was a 32 gun ship designed by Hackett and built by Enos Briggs at Salem, Mass at the expense of the citizens of Essex County. She was launched September 30, 1799.

A label on the reverse states the above information and adds, " Picture painted June 26 1976 by Will B. Robedee from Lines & Sail in Chapelle Book, The History of American Sailing Ships"/ Painting Board 44 x 32 inches.

Dimensions: 40 1/2 inches high x 50 1/2 inches wide

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