L. Sabatier & Lauvergne "Frégate de 450 chevaux en désarmement." From Le Peintre de Marine.
Paris: Goupil, Vibert & Co. and London: E. Gambart & Co., ca. 1855-70. 15 x 9 3/4. Lithograph. Wide margins. Excellent condition.
A French paddle wheeler shown tied up to the dock and without armament. The view of the ship is from the bow looking towards the stern. The sails have been removed and it appears that the ship has been decommissioned.