Original caption. The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton passing the palisades on the Hudson River New York (1855) by Currier and Ives

Original caption. The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton passing the palisades on the Hudson River New York - Currier and Ives - 1855

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TitleOriginal caption. The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton passing the palisades on the Hudson River New York
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Date1855
Art MovementRomanticism

About Original caption. The low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton passing the palisades on the Hudson River New York

The artwork titled “The Low Pressure Steamboat Isaac Newton Passing the Palisades on the Hudson River New York,” created by Currier and Ives in 1855, belongs to the Romanticism art movement. The artwork is classified within the marina genre, typically depicting scenes related to the sea or sea vessels.

The artwork features a detailed depiction of the low pressure steamboat Isaac Newton as it sails along the Hudson River, with the majestic Palisades visible in the background. The meticulously crafted image captures the grandeur of the steamboat, adorned with American flags and elegant architectural design, accentuating the vessel’s stately presence on the serene river. Smaller boats with occupants can be seen in the foreground, emphasizing the scale and dominance of the steamboat. The horizon is marked by picturesque cliffs and an expansive sky, in keeping with Romanticism’s characteristic emphasis on nature’s splendor and the sublime.

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