Watercolor Representing A Three Masts Barque By François Roux

Unsigned watercolor representing a three masted barque by François Roux.

Resumption of a work by the father by François Roux of a three-masted boat from the Empire period en route, starboard tack, large cargo sail, flying the French flag on rough seas.

At the top of the mast: "Pelley", flag of the owner.

On the back a label bearing the mention of François Roux: "FRANCOIS ROUX Sur le Port 23 MARSEILE sells and repairs all kinds of Instruments, Flags, Maps and Instructions for Navigation".

Visible dimensions of the work: height 37 cm x length 50.7 cm.

Dimensions of the Empire period frame decorated in gilded wood: height 59 cm x length 70.7 cm.

Datable to the 1830s.