Capture of the "Savannah" by the "U.S.S. Perry"

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865, 1861

The image shows a maritime scene with two sailing ships on rolling ocean waves. The horizon line is placed high, near the sails of the ships. The brushstrokes are smooth, capturing detailed rigging and sea texture. The color palette includes blues, greens, whites, and light tan. One ship, a schooner, has a large flag, while the other ship is in the distance with fewer details.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865
Datering
1861
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
59 × 91,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a maritime scene with two sailing ships on rolling ocean waves. The horizon line is placed high, near the sails of the ships. The brushstrokes are smooth, capturing detailed rigging and sea texture. The color palette includes blues, greens, whites, and light tan. One ship, a schooner, has a large flag, while the other ship is in the distance with fewer details.

Amerikanische Malerei 1858–1865