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Steamship James Fisk, Jr.
187029 1/4 x 49 1/2 in. (74.3 x 125.7 cm)
James Bard
United States (Chelsea, NY, 1815 - 1897, White Plains, NY)
Object Type:
Painting
Medium and Support:
Oil on board
Credit Line:
Marion Stratton Gould Fund
Accession Number:
1965.60
Location: Currently on view
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]
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]
Marks
Artist's signature, lower right: J. Bard, N.Y. 1870
Provenance
Private estate, Winchester, MA; Robert C. Eldred & Co., Auctioneers, East Dennis, MA; purchased by the Gallery in 1965
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- American Paintings from Collection of the Memorial Art Gallery Memorial Art Gallery 1/13/1967 - 5/14/1967
- American Ship Portraits & Marine Painting Everson Museum of Art 1/9/1970 - 3/8/1970
- Harris K. Prior Memorial Exhibition 4/2/1976 - 5/2/1976
- J. & J: Bard: Picture Painters Hudson River Museum of Westchester 6/4/1977 - 9/11/1977
Bibliography
This object has the following bibliographic references:
- Article Title: A Man, A Woman and A Steamboat. Article Scope: Article and reproduction. Memorial Art Gallery. Gallery Notes. Rochester, NY: Memorial Art Gallery, 1935-1995. Volume Number: 31, Issue Number: 5. Issue Date: March-April 1966.
- Memorial Art Gallery. Handbook Supplement : acquisitions, 1962-68. Rochester, New York: University of Rochester Press, 1968.
- Article Scope: Entry. Ruth S. Wilkins, ed. American Ship Portraits & Marine Painting. Syracuse, NY: Everson Museum of Art, 1970.
- Article Scope: Entry. Anthony Peluso. J. & J. Bard: Picture Painters. New York, NY: Hudson River Press, 1977.
- Art Gallery Magazine. Ivoryton, CT: Wm. C. Bendig
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