Adam, Eduard (French, 1847-1929) - Ship Portrait of the British Bark "Menai Straits" off Cape de la Heve 1878 - Go here back to the FineArtEmporium page for E. Adam

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Here is another photos of the painting, which shows better the romantic evening impression. On the main mast is shown the ensign of the shipping company while on the last mast the signs of the Marryot Code (for identification of the Ship) are visible:

The name of the vessel is shown twice on the bow as well as in the inscription in the center section below. This painting shows the typical style of the early and very desirable works by Adam Senior of the 1870s.

Here is a detail view of the signature and date: