A fine oil on canvas by the artist Daniel Sherrin (1868-1940) depicting the ship Flying Cloud at sea. The work dramatically depicts the ship sailing directly towards the viewer under full sail. The Flying Cloud was a clipper ship that set the world''s sailing record for the fastest passage between New York and San Francisco, 89 days 8 hours. The ship held this record for over 135 years, from 1854 to 1989. The painting is in good untouched condition, there are a few minor marks, touching in and some varnish discolouration. The painting is signed to the bottom right, has a title mount to the frame, and a full label and description from the Vicars Brothers gallery of London, the original retailers of the work. Daniel Sherrin 1868-1940 was a painter best known for his depictions of landscapes, maritime scenes, and the countryside of Norfolk and Suffolk. His work is highly detailed, describing objects such as ships and cattle accurately while maintaining a sense of light and atmosphere. Bor...