1953 Lithograph Crew Maid Of Athens Shipwreck Men Ocean Sailing Laurence XGTC6

$53.95 USD

This is an original 1953 monochrome in-text lithograph of the crew on The Maid of Athens before they were shipwrecked.

This image comes from a collection of prints based on the story of the wreck of The Maid of Athens. It was a British ship that caught fire and shipwrecked in 1870 on the Isla de los Estados (Staten Island) in Argentina. The story is about Emily Wooldridge's experience as a woman on a ship who was married to the Captain. She wrote that the crew blamed her for the wreckage because of the legend that is bad luck to have a woman on board. She goes on to write about being stranded in a foreign part of the world and trying to make it back home.

CONDITION

This 58+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

Product Type: Original In-Text Lithograph; Monochrome
Grade: Very Fine +++
Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 7 inches; 11 x 18 cm
Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Irving, Laurence.

Keywords specific to this image: Waves, Portrait, Crew Members, Historic

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