A speedy sloop ship cuts through the current in this miniature nautical watercolor painting by Em Campbell from her Spring 2020 series “Smugglers.” One of a kind, this little painting is a treasure to hold in the palm of your hand, and comes with a tale of courage and counting minutes that seem like days. “Darby Watch” tells the little-known story of conductors on the Underground “Salt” Railroad, an ocean escape route for slaves and Native Americans during the Civil War. The tiny painting is encased in a pocket watch-style frame, a nod both to the urgency of the times in the story, and to the timepieces worn by train conductors in the past.
 
The watercolor painting measures 1.5in across framed. See all photos for details.
You will receive this miniature painting framed AND its accompanying fictional short story written by the artist.
 
Please allow extra time for carefully tracked shipment (up to two weeks), thank you!