Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Schooner Wanderer, R.Y.S.
Artifact IDMO 1945.20.5
Object Type
Painting
Possible Artist
Sir Oswald Walters Brierly
(British, 1817 - 1894)
Datemid 19th Century
Mediumoil on light board
Dimensionsframe H 14 1/4 in x W 20 in x D 1 3/4 in (36.2 cm x 50.8 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA painting of the British topsail schooner, WANDERER, R.Y.S. It depicts a side view of the two-masted sailing ship, sails unfurled, on open water. An American flag [see Historical Note] flies at the stern. Somewhat behind the WANDERER, at the left of the painting, is a smaller two-masted sailing vessel. Another two-masted schooner is seen in the background on the right. The painting is unsigned and undated. The painting is framed in 1" gilt and black wood frame with red undertones.
Historical NoteThough unsigned, this painting of the yacht, WANDERER, is believed to be by British artist Oswald Walters Brierly. Brierly, who had studied art, naval architecture, and rigging, started on a voyage from England to Australia in 1841 with his friend, Benjamin Boyd, the owner of the WANDERER. It has been determined from other depictions of the WANDERER that the flag flying from the ship has been altered in this version to make it American.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on September 21, 1944. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPrints and Paintings (National Archives Identifier 778817)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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