Der Untergang des Dampfschiffs Swallow auf der Fahrt von Albany nach New York am Montagabend, 7. April 1845

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, 1845

The image shows a scene with a sinking steamboat named "SWALLOW" amidst stormy seas. The waves are tumultuous and dark, with smoke and clouds filling the horizon. The ship is sinking, with flames and smoke rising from its smokestacks. The water is chaotic with rough brushstrokes, and the color palette includes black, grey, orange, yellow, and white. Figures are seen in the water and smaller boats are struggling nearby.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datierung
1845
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Maße
20,46 × 32,07 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a scene with a sinking steamboat named "SWALLOW" amidst stormy seas. The waves are tumultuous and dark, with smoke and clouds filling the horizon. The ship is sinking, with flames and smoke rising from its smokestacks. The water is chaotic with rough brushstrokes, and the color palette includes black, grey, orange, yellow, and white. Figures are seen in the water and smaller boats are struggling nearby.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850