Loss of the Steamboat Swallow: While on Her Trip, from Albany to New-York, on Monday Evening April 7th 1845
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, 1845
- Kunstenaar
- Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
- Datering
- 1845
- Soort
- Prent
- Techniek
- hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
- Afmetingen
- 20,46 × 32,07 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
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.