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James Bard
American, 1815 - 1897
Steamship James Fisk, Jr., 1870
American Painting
Oil on board
29 1/4 in. x 49 1/2 in. (74.3 cm x 125.73 cm)
Marion Stratton Gould Fund, 65.60
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About the Object
The large steamship in this painting, the James Fisk, Jr., was a ferryboat with a side paddlewheel, decorated with oversized flags and at least six gold eagles. It was named for its owner, a powerful financier who lived a colorful life that was ended by a scandalous shooting. Fisk also owned the Bristol, which can be seen in the distance.
Known for his pristine depictions of ferries and steamboats, self-taught artist James Bard painted so accurately that it was said that shipbuilders could rebuild their boats based on his works.
[Gallery label text, 2002]
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