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The American brig Dromo in the Mediterranean off Marseille under the command of Captain John Devereux
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François-Joseph-Frédéric Roux (1805-1870)
The American brig Dromo in the Mediterranean off Marseille under the command of Captain John Devereux
signed, inscribed and dated 'F.r Roux à Marseille en 9. bre 1836' (lower right) and further inscribed 'Ship Dromo, J. Devereux, master. off the Port of Marseille, 1836.' (lower centre)
pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with white
18 x 23 ¼ in. (45.8 x 59 cm.)
The American brig Dromo in the Mediterranean off Marseille under the command of Captain John Devereux
signed, inscribed and dated 'F.r Roux à Marseille en 9. bre 1836' (lower right) and further inscribed 'Ship Dromo, J. Devereux, master. off the Port of Marseille, 1836.' (lower centre)
pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with white
18 x 23 ¼ in. (45.8 x 59 cm.)
Provenance
Henry Kelsey Devereux of Cleveland, Ohio, and thence by descent until bequeathed to the present owner.
Literature
Marblehead Historical Society, Marblehead, Massachusetts, Old Marblehead Sea Captains and the Ships in which They Sailed, Marblehead, 1915.
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