Description
Description: The paddle steamer "British Queen" was one of the first transatlantic steam liners. It was commissioned in 1839 and scrapped in 1844. State: Fourth state of 5. Reference: H & L 39. View of the paddel steamer "British Queen" at anchor in the river Scheldt.
Artists and engravers:Made by Egidius Linnig after own design. Egidius Linnig (1821-1860) was a pupil of Van Bree and Van Gingelen. He visited the Netherlands to study the old masters and later specialised in marine scenery.
Subject: Antique Master Print, titled: 'Le British queen.' - View of the paddel steamer "British Queen" at anchor in the river Scheldt.
Condition: Very good, given age. Ample margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 28.8 x 23.9 cm. The image size is ca. 26 x 19.8 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 11.3 x 9.4 inch. The image size is ca. 10.2 x 7.8 inch.
Medium: Etching on wove paper.
Location: TPCLA-A33-33
Section: TEMPLATE-256
