Museum object · Visual Arts
Ship in a Storm
1879
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
This oil painting depicts a ship in a storm at sea. The ship, in full sail, is surrounded by tossing waves. There is a large spray of water against the ship's right (proper left) side. There seas and sky surrounding the ship are dark, but a luminous glow emanates from the top right hand corner. It is signed by the artist. There is a dedicatory inscription by the artist on the back.
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Catalog reference: 2016.134
