Sight height 11 in, width 14 in. Frame height 15 in, width 17.5 in. Alex Breede (Maine, New York, Latvian, 1892-1972): Born in Latvia, Breede was a mariner and sailor prior to World War I, eventually serving on several U.S. transport ships during the War allowing him to become a U.S. citizen. Alex Breede studied with Guy Pene Du Bois and Warren Shepherd, living and exhibiting in New York until the 1930s. Known as a meticulous and detailed marine artist best known for his paintings of sailing ships, he lived and worked in Maine until his death in 1972. This piece depicts "Sovereign of the Seas" built in East Boston in 1852 by Donald McKay and owned by B. Grinnell and Minturn, Captained by Laughlan McKay.