Steamship "Erie"

Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840, probablement 1837

The artwork depicts the steamship "Erie" from a side view, sailing on a turbulent sea. The horizon is low, with the sky occupying much of the canvas, filled with a mix of dark and light clouds. The ship is detailed, displaying multiple flags, including an American flag at the rear and a red flag with "Erie" at the top. The ship's body shows intricate details, with visible passengers and architectural elements like smokestacks emitting black smoke. The color palette is composed of blues and greens for the water and sky, with warm tones accenting the ship's structure. The brushwork is precise, capturing the movement of the waves and the solidity of the ship. In the distance, another sailing vessel can be seen.
Artiste
Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840
Datation
probablement 1837
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
56,6 × 75,1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The artwork depicts the steamship "Erie" from a side view, sailing on a turbulent sea. The horizon is low, with the sky occupying much of the canvas, filled with a mix of dark and light clouds. The ship is detailed, displaying multiple flags, including an American flag at the rear and a red flag with "Erie" at the top. The ship's body shows intricate details, with visible passengers and architectural elements like smokestacks emitting black smoke. The color palette is composed of blues and greens for the water and sky, with warm tones accenting the ship's structure. The brushwork is precise, capturing the movement of the waves and the solidity of the ship. In the distance, another sailing vessel can be seen.

Amerikanische Malerei 1835–1840