1905 Print Hannibal Slave Ship HMS Duke of Wellington William Lionel Wyllie Art
This is an original 1905 color print of a painting by William Lionel Wyllie which depicts the breaking up of the Hannibal and the HMS Duke of Wellington near the mouth of the river Thames. The Hannibal was a feared slave ship who, during one extremely fateful voyage, lost over half of its 600+ captives to dysentery, murder, and suicide. CONDITIONThis 106+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No Creases. No Natural Defects. No Surface Rub. No Tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Color Print; Color Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 7.75 x 5.75 inches; 20 x 15 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 Wyllie, William Lionel. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.Wyllie, William Lionel English painter William Lionel Wyllie (1851-193