How elegant the big sailing- ships could be at sea, until the middle of the nineteenth century draging those monsters in and out a port was an infernant job. But than steam makes his appaerance and however paddle-boats had their limitations, build as a tug, they where a gift of God for the ports. Not only for the handling of the heavy vessels but in the mean time they served as pilot-boat. But one can hardly call them « mothers most beautifull ». Image size : 260 x 360 mm
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James Mann 03 Dec 2020
Sometimes, form follows function. I think this is a beauty and you've done her justice.Joanie Holliday 20 Nov 2014
WOW, TERRIFIC STORY AND "FANTASTIC" PAINTING MY FRIEND... "THE BEST"... JOANIEThomas Curry 20 Nov 2014
exxqusite!!!!Elizabeth Lindberg 20 Nov 2014
Very lovely Ivo!!!!! I really love this!!!Joan Stohlman 19 Nov 2014
Great painting, Ivo, and I love the stories you do with your paintings.