Bronze Age Gold from Wales

PERSIAN EMPIRE, painting

unknown (Artist)

Ship portrait of the 3-masted iron ship PERSIAN EMPIRE, built for London owner in 1865. Framed in a white wooden frame painted with two flags and lettering "PERSIAN EMPIRE, LONDON". Frame is in the form of a lifebelt. Unsigned and undated.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

88.193I

Historical Associations

Association Type: Place name
Place: Barry
Association Type: Place name
Place: Cardiff
Association Type: Place name
Place: London

Creation/Production

Role: Artist
Period: 19th century

Acquisition

donation, 30/12/1988

Measurements

frame (mm): 225
frame (mm): 145

Techniques

Watercolour on paper
Painting and drawing

Material

Glass
Paper
Textile
Wood

Location

audited
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