Naval parade for the inauguration of the new Scheldt quays.

Drawing, watercolour, 23,8 x 33,1 cm (visible), wove paper, signed at bottom right: "H. Seghers" (blue spots).

In sculpted gilt frame (not studied outside frame).

On 26 July 1885 the new quays of the Scheldt in Antwerp were inaugurated with a naval parade. At centre the Antwerp Henri Seghers (1848-1919) has depicted the boat with King Leopold II and Queen Marie-Henriette on board, hence the Belgian and Austrian flags. At right notable buildings such as Het Steen, the Vleeshuis and the Cathedral of Our Lady.