City of Dortmund, 1860s, Oil Painting on Canvas

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A substantial 19th-century British marine painting depicting the steamship City of Dortmund passing Blackrock Castle in Cork, Ireland. Executed in … Read more A substantial 19th-century British marine painting depicting the steamship City of Dortmund passing Blackrock Castle in Cork, Ireland. Executed in oil on canvas and dating to approximately 1850–1860, the composition presents the steamship underway within an expansive maritime setting, with Blackrock Castle providing an identifiable architectural landmark. The combination of maritime, historical and topographical subject matter gives the work considerable visual interest, while its generous dimensions create a strong decorative presence. The painting is presented within a later frame. Medium: Oil on Canvas Subject: Steamship City of Dortmund passing Blackrock Castle, Cork, Ireland Origin: United Kingdom Date of Manufacture: circa 1850–1860 Overall Height: Approx. 65 cm (25.5 in) Overall Width: Approx. 85 cm (33.5 in) Canvas Height: 44 cm (17.5 in) Canvas Width: 64 cm (25 in) Condition: Very good. See less