Two whaling ships with one flying the British Red Ensign flag, two long boats row out in pursuit of the whale in rough ice capped Artic waters , possibly "Greenlanders" which was the name given
to these sailors who set sail from England in the 19th Century and sailed to Greenland & also parts of Canada in pursuit of their quarry. signed bottom left T K Fairless 1851
From the Collection of Roland de la Poype
Oil on panel
Dimensions Sight Size 14.25" x 10.75" 36 cm x 27.5 cm
Frame 17. 75 " x 14" 45 cm x 35.5 cm
Sale Price £790 from £1350.00
Dimensions :
45.1 cms High (17.75 inches)
35.6 cms Wide (14 inches)