Inscribed “Captain R. Tallagsen” and dated 1878, this pierhead painting is by Anders Lind (flourished 1855-95) a Norwegian ship painter who worked in Drontheim until 1860 and then in London; he sketched ships as they were towed up the Thames and offered the finished painting to the captain before the ship was discharged. The flag that flies depicts the combined ensign of Norway and Sweden at the mizzen peak and was in use until 1902. English, 1878.

Height: 51cm (20 inches)
Width: 76cm (30 inches)