Antonio Jacobsen (American, 1850-1921) - Ship Portrait of the Belgian Steamer "Plantyn" heading for New York 1884, signed and dated, Oil on canvas 55 x 92 cm (22 x 36 "), excellent condition, not relined, original ornate gilt frame - Private Collection Belgium

Note: The Screwsteamer "Plantyn" was built 1879 in Glasgow, Scotland by A. Stephen & Sons for T.C. Engels & Co. in Antwerp. It measured 320.3 x 36 x 24.6 and is listed with 2328 tons. The sketch for this ship is in the Jacobsen index (please refer to Sniffen p. 244 No. 24).