The Tern Schooner "Minnie G. Loud"

Französische Grafik 1870–1879, 1876

The image shows a side view of a large schooner named "Minnie C. Loud," dominating the scene from left to right. The ship is depicted in profile, with three tall masts and fully unfurled sails. The horizon is low, and there are gentle waves in the water. The ocean is depicted in vibrant shades of blue, contrasting with the light sky above painted with fluffy clouds. In the distance, two smaller sailing ships appear on either side of the schooner.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1870–1879
Date
1876
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 54.5 × 69.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a side view of a large schooner named "Minnie C. Loud," dominating the scene from left to right. The ship is depicted in profile, with three tall masts and fully unfurled sails. The horizon is low, and there are gentle waves in the water. The ocean is depicted in vibrant shades of blue, contrasting with the light sky above painted with fluffy clouds. In the distance, two smaller sailing ships appear on either side of the schooner.

Französische Grafik 1870–1879