DDB (Dave) Lloyd (20th Century, Australian), Zeehaen (1969), Original Vintage Pencil on Paper Drawing, 48H x 29W cm (frame)

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- 35 H x 25 W cm (sheet); 48 H x 29 W cm (frame) - Unsigned though this does have the name Richard faintly inscribed lower left and it is titled bottom middle - Zeehaen (Old Dutch for "Sea Rooster") was a 200-tonne Dutch fluyt (a type of sailing vessel) best known for its role in the historic 1642 voyage of discovery commanded by explorer Abel Tasman - Operated by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the Zeehaen sailed alongside Tasman's flagship, the yacht Heemskerck; together, these two ships made the first recorded European sightings of Tasmania (originally named Van Diemen's Land) and New Zealand - This work by Lloyd was executed in the 1960s; he was a stockman and later worked as an auctioneer; he did this for his grandchild to take to school in 3rd Class! - Provenance - private collection downsizing - This work is nicely framed in wooden frame; some wear to both frame and work evident otherwise good condition