Product code: J. O. Davidson. Original purchases Engraving.1889. Washington Salute to Navy in New York
Washington farewell to US Navy. A rare collector's piece: History, Americana, 19th century Art, naval art. Artist: Julian O. Davidson Description: An engraved plate of George Washington on his Presidential barge, hailing a farewell salute to US Navy ships and sailors in New York Harbor. With three other vessels in the background. Along the masts of the large ships, men link arms, perched like seabirds, under a foggy and dark sky. An original limited edition engraving on celluloid. Artist: Julian Oliver Davidson purchases Date of engraving: 1889 Frame: Unframed, as issued on celluloid Work Size: 7.88" x 9.88" Condition: Excellent. Provenance: Ulster County (NY) Estate About the artist: A marine artist, Julian O. Davidson is best known for his commissioned paintings of American naval engagements of the Revolurionary War and War of 1812. His career was shortened by illness and, combined with the loss of some known works, makes original art by Davidson a rare commodity today.
Washington farewell to US Navy. A rare collector's piece: History, Americana, 19th century Art, naval art. Artist: Julian O. Davidson Description: An engraved plate of George Washington on his Presidential barge, hailing a farewell salute to US Navy ships and sailors in New York Harbor. With three other vessels in the background. Along the masts of the large ships, men link arms, perched like seabirds, under a foggy and dark sky. An original limited edition engraving on celluloid. Artist: Julian Oliver Davidson purchases Date of engraving: 1889 Frame: Unframed, as issued on celluloid Work Size: 7.88" x 9.88" Condition: Excellent. Provenance: Ulster County (NY) Estate About the artist: A marine artist, Julian O. Davidson is best known for his commissioned paintings of American naval engagements of the Revolurionary War and War of 1812. His career was shortened by illness and, combined with the loss of some known works, makes original art by Davidson a rare commodity today.