Lot 11: Edward Roper (British, 1830-1909) On board the Thomas Stephens on its journey from Melbourne to London, 1873 (2)

Edward Roper
(British, 1830-1909)
On board the Thomas Stephens on its journey from Melbourne to London, 1873 signed, dated and inscribed 'ERoper on board LAT 83---/MAY 17th 1873' (lower left), inscribed 'Onboard Ship "Thomas Stephens"/off Cape Horn April 1873' (on the mount)watercolour and bodycolour with collage31 x 47cm (12 3/16 x 18 1/2in). (2)

Please note that this lot is accompanied by Roper and his family's ticket aboard the Thomas Stephens in 1873; the same trip, from Melbourne to London, in which this work was created.Provenance: Through the artist's family.