MARSHALL JOHNSON JR.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/29/2018

Professionally cleaned and relined, slight abrasion or rubbing to first half of signature, no restoration or repairs noted, examined under black light. Note: The works of Marshall Johnson Jr. are discussed in "Sea History" a Publication of National Maritime Historical Society Vol No. 126, Spring 2009. This painting is described and illustrated on page 32-33 in the same publication. The full title of this work is "England's Warship "Bellerophon", Napoleon's Home after Waterloo Colliding with Ship "Cygnet" in Gibraltar Harbor". An interesting detail from the article states the following "With one exception - the tug - this painting depicts a true story. Napoleon surrendered to the British on the west coast of France on 125 July 1815 and was conveyed to Portsmouth, England in the "Bellerophon". After three weeks there, he was transferred to the "Northumberland", which ultimately transported him to St. Helena. Despite the anachronistic tug, Johnson painted a highly detailed, compelling and rare, nighttime scene. A copy of the pages in the publication accompanies this painting. Provenance: From a private Colorado collection.

Item Dimensions: Framed : 29" x 41 -1/2".

Name

Value

Title

"Englands War Ship Bellerophon"

Created

(American, 1850 - 1921).

Medium

Oil on Canvas.

Signature

Lower Left "Marshall Johnson Jr.".

Frame

Molded Gilt Wood.