The brig martha edmonds
a primitive ship’s portrait showing the brig ‘martha edmonds’ in full sail, broadside-on in a calm sea. Her name is visible on the flag flying from her main mast. Several figures can be seen on board and the smoke from a steam ship can be seen on the right with land beyond. The artist painted a number of ship’s portraits towards the end of the 19th century and this painting is signed ‘w. Pearn’ and dated 1880. The brig 'martha edmonds'. Object Type: painting. Date: 1880. Dimensions: Frame: 442 mm x 655 mm x 34 mm;Painting: 430 mm x 610 mm. Collection: Royal Museums Greenwich. The brig Martha Edmonds RMG BHC3475
