Lot 5: Edward Roper (British, 1830-1909) '"Dolphin"' unframed

Edward Roper
(British, 1830-1909)
'"Dolphin"' dated, inscribed with title and further inscribed 'Oct 5 1870/Lat 13 22 N/Long 26.19 W' (lower left), extensively inscribed (on the mount)watercolour12 x 22cm (4 3/4 x 8 11/16in).unframed

Provenance: Through the artist's family.The mount inscription reads:'The Dolphin so it appears under water. The colors are due,/principally, to the sun shining upon it thro' the water, alltho'/the fish is when alive very beautifully color'd , yet not this.'