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Painting
Steamship James Fisk, Jr.
James Bard, 1815 - 1897
Bard, James
United States
1815 - 1897
Male
29 1/4 x 49 1/2 in. (74.3 x 125.7 cm)
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Oil
Oil
1870
1870
1870
1800-1900, 19th century, boats, paintings, seascapes
Painting
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.
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