Jean Calquhoun painting of maritime and historic newspaper clipping

Taking real antique newspaper clipping of a shipping event that happened in 1795,Jean depicts the sailing craft above it in watercolor . Primitive illustration expertly crafted and beautifully framed. This piece is 8x10 framed asking $175.00 plus me state tax.
I have this piece plus one other available for sale at the Scottish Lion and Friends.
Also a larger piece with a shipping bill of lading from 1801 with ports and Captain Oakes mentioned .

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