François G. Roux French, 1811-1888
The French 2-decker `Algesiras' casting off from the harbour of Hyeres, 8th May 1868
signed, dated and inscribed 'Fcois Roux, Marseilles 1868' (lower right). inscription is a translation from an old French label (attached to the reverse)
watercolour
16¼ x 22½ in. (41 x 57 cm)
Sold
Provenance
with the Jean Meissonnier Collection (No.7), Marseilles.
Exhibitions
Marseilles, Musee Cantini, Antoine Roux & Fils, No. 10, February, 1955.
inscribed:
`Souvenir of my stay, in May and June 1860, on board the Algesiras. Captain Vrignaud, 3rd Division, Mediterranean Squadron, under the orders of Vice Admiral Le Barbier de Tinan, casting off from the harbour of Hyeres the 8th May 1868.'