A War Junk | Chinese School | 19th Century 19th Century likely inspired by Nelson

likely inspired by Nelson

Many others drowned below decks

This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy

The 'Sheerness' is probably the ship in port-bow view in the distance

a chromolithograph of the Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862

A War Junk | Chinese School | 19th Century 19th Century likely inspired by NelsonA 19th century portrait of a Chinese war junk dated about 1850. Throughout China's history, junks have been used as war ships. They usually have two or three sails and each mast is made of bamboo because of its strength. This junk is shown in full sail with a large number of figures on board. The warriors shields can be seen fixed to the side of the junk in between all the oars. Two lanterns are positioned at the stern with a small cannon in between