Naval themed Paravent (Screen), 19th century
Showing a British squadron including HMS Victory sailing off the fort of Cadiz, bristling with guns and soldiers, entitled FORT St MARY NEAR CADIX; the reverse (not shown) with alternating naval symbols such as anchors, cannons, swags etc., with shaped top and later lugs for wall hanging
Such paravents were also to be found on board with officers, although very rarely, mostly they were to be found in domestic use.









