Ashley Bowen (1728 – 1813) was a ship rigger from Marblehead, Massachusetts. He went to sea at a young age, was a seaman in the Royal Navy and served at Quebec in 1759 with the famous explorer Captain James Cook. The fact that he did his writings and drawings is remarkable - that some of them survived is miraculous. Most of what exists was found on top of a rubbish heap that was ready to be hauled away to the town dump.
JCN001 - Marblehead - $175
JCN002 - Catt Island - $105
JCN003 - Boston Harbor - $165
JCN004 - Boat Launch - $ 125
JCN - Quebec - $145
JCN006 - Ships at Port - $175
JCN007 - Two Ships - $105
JCN008 - Rambler - $125
JCN009 - Sloop Egal - $155
JCN008 - Rambler - $125
JCN009 - Sloop Egal - $155
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2 comments:
Hi J,
These are tempting, and the story is fascinating! I spent an afternoon at a coffee shop in Marblehead on a blustery day a few years ago. It’s a great spot.
Cathy
So interseting to read about these beautiful plates, we had visited Massachusetts in the summer, spend 4 lovely weeks exploring the coast and inland and all the treasures and we visited of course Salem and the wonderful Peabody Museum. The shop had sold exactly these plates, which immidiately had caught my eye! I actually posted one of them as well in my posts after returning in August!
They are indeed different and very special! I love the writing and intimacy of the drawings.
One day I will afford one!
Lovely to have found your blog!
Victoria
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