U.S. Ship Independance
After a work byAfter a work by
George Filley
(American)
PrinterPrinted by
E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
(American, 1840 - 1867)
PublisherPublished by
E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
(American, 1840 - 1867)
PublisherPublished by
D. Needham
(American, 1808 - 1888)
Date1847
MediumLithograpy; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/2 x 12 1/16in. (21.6 x 30.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 x 14in. (25.4 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2014.124.2
DescriptionA three-masted sailing ship is rolling in a heavy squall. Most of her sails are in tatters. Four rows of cannonports are along her side. Two lifeboats are visible. A pennant flies from the top of the vessel's mainmast. The sea is rough, and a wave has just struck the side of the vessel.
Status
Not on view
E.C. Kellogg & Co.
1852-1853
Object/Object