Ship in Full Sail

Sea and Coast, 1827

The artwork depicts a ship sailing across the ocean, seen from a side view. The ship has numerous white sails, all fully unfurled. The rigging is detailed, showing the vessel's structure. A flag with stars and stripes is visible at the stern. The ocean has stylized waves, painted in shades of teal and white. The sky above is deep blue. The color palette includes rich blues and whites, with hints of red from the flag and details on the ship. The painting style combines precise detailing with a bold, graphic quality.
Artist
Sea and Coast
Date
1827
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
68 × 92.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a ship sailing across the ocean, seen from a side view. The ship has numerous white sails, all fully unfurled. The rigging is detailed, showing the vessel's structure. A flag with stars and stripes is visible at the stern. The ocean has stylized waves, painted in shades of teal and white. The sky above is deep blue. The color palette includes rich blues and whites, with hints of red from the flag and details on the ship. The painting style combines precise detailing with a bold, graphic quality.

Sea and Coast