Steamer "St. Lawrence"

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850, 1850

The artwork depicts the steamer "St. Lawrence" on a body of water. The perspective is from the side, showing the entire length of the vessel. The horizon is positioned low, with the sky filled with soft, wispy clouds against a light blue background. The ship features two tall masts, a central smokestack emitting dark smoke, and a large paddle wheel labeled "St. Lawrence." Flags adorn the ship, including a red flag with the ship's name and an American flag at the stern. The water is depicted with dynamic, wavy brushstrokes in shades of blue and green. In the distance, land is visible on the left, with a small sailboat nearby. The overall color palette is soft and muted.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850
Date
1850
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
73.3 × 121.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts the steamer "St. Lawrence" on a body of water. The perspective is from the side, showing the entire length of the vessel. The horizon is positioned low, with the sky filled with soft, wispy clouds against a light blue background. The ship features two tall masts, a central smokestack emitting dark smoke, and a large paddle wheel labeled "St. Lawrence." Flags adorn the ship, including a red flag with the ship's name and an American flag at the stern. The water is depicted with dynamic, wavy brushstrokes in shades of blue and green. In the distance, land is visible on the left, with a small sailboat nearby. The overall color palette is soft and muted.

Amerikanische Malerei 1849–1850