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Finish—First International Race for America's Cup, August 8, 1870

Samuel Colman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sailing ships on a body of water. Two large ships with white sails dominate the center. Other ships are on the left and right. Triangular white sails are on most of the ships. Some ships have black smoke billowing from their stern. A few ships have colorful pennants flying from their rigging. The water's surface has small waves. The sky above is blue with grayish white clouds. The horizon line cuts through the middle. Land appears on the right side in the background.

Artwork details

Date:
1870
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
598 × 287 px
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