Sallieth, M. de (1749-1791). Two sailing vessels at a rough sea

Drawing in pen and black ink, grey wash, 18.5 x 26 cm. Signed "Sallieth F." in brown ink lower right corner. Mounted under passe-partout. Occ. light foxing, otherwise in very fine condition.

Characteristic marine subject by the Amsterdam draughtsman and engraver Matthieu (or Matthias) de Salleth, whose drawings mostly depict coastal of seascape scenes. Rare.