Lot 861: Joseph Walter (1783-1856) Frigates and other

Joseph Walter (1783-1856) Frigates and other vessels anchored off a coastline Signed and indistinctly dated, oil on canvas, 46.5cm by 61cm The artist was born in Bristol and ranked, with Nicholas Pocock, as Bristol's best marine painter. Although it was described on his death certificate that he was ''A ship portrait painter'' he was more than that and drew well, his draughtsmanship being excellent. As well as his ship portraits he recorded such events as the floating out of the SS Great Britain in 1843.