There is no greater unknown than the sea and no greater mystery than a lost ship. Clive Cussler

{HISTORY}

Part therapy, part home decor and total fun, paint by number kits first burst onto the pop culture scene in the 1950's. The original was created by the Palmer Show Card Paint Company who hired an artist to create a series of images that could be destructured and then turned into a configuration of shapes and colors that would become the foundation for the paint by number system. 

When they first debuted paint by number kits were marketed as a fun activity for budding artists, home decorators and creative crafters, but quickly this style of painting also became a tool for therapy and personal growth as it challenged hand/eye coordination, encouraged attention to detail and instilled self-confidence. 

With its bright colors, diverse scenes and interesting subject matters paint by number art pieces have brought continuous enjoyment for millions of painters and collecting enthusiasts throughout the world. It is such a beloved art form there is even a museum dedicated solely to this type of painting, which everyone can visit here.

This vintage clipper ship paint by number was painted in the 1950's. Although it is unsigned by the artist, it was very well executed and contains a plethora of nautical colors that are just perfect for a seaside cottage or your nautical kitchen decor.

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Large size

- Unframed

- Colors include white, pale grey, sky blue, medium grey, black, brown, beige, ivory, coral, mint green, dark grey, teal and watermelon green. 

{CONDITION}

Painted on chipboard. The colors are bright and the painting execution neat and tidy. There are some small scuff marks near the midsection of the ship and a little bit of scuffing at the corner edges. Please see photos.

{SIZE}

Measures 16" inches (width) x 20" inches (length)

{FOR THE COLLECTOR}

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