China Trade Artist (ca. 1870) - Portrait of the Ship *R.C. Rickmers* under full sail in the Chinese Sea, ca. 1870 – The German full–rigged Ship (Rickmers Line, Bremerhaven) at sea with local shipping and an unidentified Chinese coastline beyond - unsigned - Oil on canvas, relined - 45 x 60 cm – Private Collection Western Germany

Note: A typical example of this type of paintings with a profile view of the vessel. The ship`s name is written on the bow and on the main mast we notice the house flag or Rickmers.