American Ship Grandee off Holyhead, William Howard Yorke, 1874

American ship grandee off holyhead grandee built 1874 in portsmouth, new hampshire. Yorke added details such as captain jacobs (the commander of grandee throughout her career) holding the hand of a young boy, likely his son, on the after-cabin top. Other details include the intent posture of the helmsman and bow lookout; and the decoration on the aft-cabin entrance. Oil on canvas 24 x 36 inches signed ll: w. H. Yorke, l. Pool 1874. Object Type: painting. Date: 1874. William Howard Yorke - American Ship Grandee off Holyhead