A fine brig-sloop off the Mediterranean coast c.1804, armed with 16 guns and of 336 tons burthen. Originally the Dutch brigKomet, which was captured in 1795 by the 32-gunHMS Unicorn(5th rate) and renamedPenguinfor Royal Navy service, was sold off in 1809.
Original painting in gouache on board
Image size: 14 x 10 inches. Signed lower right, framed.
