A 19th century naive oil on canvas illustrated in the book '200 Years of Naive English art' by the noted authority on Folk Art 'James Ayres. This painting is illustrated on page 164 where the dirty condition of the painting is obvious. Since cleaning the signature W. Smith has revealed itself in the bottom left hand corner. This marine picture was catalogue No. 79 in 'The Art Services International Exhibition 1996' founded in Alexandria, Virginia U.S.A. to where it was lent from the Jane and Grierson Gower collection. It has a label pasted to the rear confirming this. Place of origin: England Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: 1890 Size: 39" x 26"