GIEVES silhouettes - titled GROG
This picture was sold as a set of three, SUNDAY ROUNDS, GROG and DEFAULTERS.
Gieves are renowned for being the great Naval outfitters.
This picture represents GROG - For centuries, a daily rum ration known as Grog was issued to all hands aboard warships of the Royal Navy: it reputedly helped fire them up for battle, gave relief from wretched and uncomfortable living conditions and, though probably not originally intended, provided wonderful and flexible barter for all sorts of favours and payments in lieu.
Picture measures 79cm x 20cm and is framed and glazed.