Fast Clipper (Packet) ship, Dreadnought, under Captain Samuel Samuels (1860) by Currier and Ives

Fast Clipper (Packet) ship, Dreadnought, under Captain Samuel Samuels - Currier and Ives - 1860

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TitleFast Clipper (Packet) ship, Dreadnought, under Captain Samuel Samuels
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1860
Art MovementRomanticism

About Fast Clipper (Packet) ship, Dreadnought, under Captain Samuel Samuels

The artwork titled “Fast Clipper (Packet) ship, Dreadnought, under Captain Samuel Samuels” was created by Currier and Ives in the year 1860. This piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and falls under the genre of marine art, or marina.

The artwork depicts the majestic clipper ship, Dreadnought, navigating through turbulent seas under a dramatic sky. The ship’s sails are fully unfurled, capturing the wind as it surges forward. The dynamic movement of the waves and the dark, looming clouds in the background convey a sense of power and adventure, quintessential elements of the Romanticism era. The distant ships on the horizon add depth to the scene, emphasizing the vastness of the open sea. The meticulous detailing of the ship’s structure and the contrasting tones of the sky and sea highlight the skilled craftsmanship of Currier and Ives.

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