Description
Signed verso and inscribed "No.617/ Painted by Robert Salmon/1828", oil on artist's board
Dimensions
40.5cm x 58.5cm (16in x 23in)
Footnote
Note: Originally named Robert Saloman and known as a maritime painter of ships on the Firth of Clyde, the artist came to America in 1828, at which point he changed his name to Salmon. It is likely he sold this and other paintings at auction in Boston to raise money at his arrival. The artist's account books state "No 617/ 2 days, 24 by 17, Eyles (sic) of Bute looking north/ sold auction in Boston to Painter 71/2 dolls."