Sailor's Woolwork
English Sailor's Woolwork with Muliple Ships in a Bay
Circa 1875
Textile
The Sailor's woolwork (Woolie) with good colour and detail depicts five ships in a bay, some anchored and some sailing.
Further out to sea is a large ship rounding a point. The point is a large high hill with a large fort on its lower section.
The sea is depicted with multicoloured wools producing a hypnotic full sea. All within an antique gold gilt deep frame.