"Nantucket" by Charles J. Andres

Nantucket by Charles J. Andres (1948)

Originally done for self promotion to help art directors know what he could do. On first seeing it, they always were sure they had seen it before.

Given to wife Jane as wedding present (1950) Hung in Dining Room.

A sea captain, full of himself is showing his ship to his wife. His wife, knowing the ship will take him away and into danger smiles bravely, but her face is full of concern.