John Christian Schetky (1778-1874) - Racing on the Medway

John Christian Schetky was the Royal Marine painter for George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria. This watercolour was likely completed during this period and shows racing cutters sailing along the Medway close to the Kent coast.
 
Medium: Pencil and watercolour.
 
Signed lower right hand corner 'J SCHETKY', 27 x 41 cm, framed.
 
Provenance: The Gallery Bembridge, Isle of Wight.