Ship's Sternpiece c. 1939

"Ship's Sternpiece" (c. 1939) is a watercolor painting by Albert Ryder (1911-2001). The work depicts a detailed, three-dimensional rendering of a wooden sternpiece, a decorative piece that adorns the back of a ship. It appears to be a portrait of an individual, possibly a sea captain, adorned in a red garment. The painting's realistic details and meticulous brushstrokes showcase Ryder's skill in capturing the texture and form of the sternpiece.