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The Thomas Hunt and the America

James Bard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White steamboat with black smokestack and paddlewheel on the left, and white sailboat with two sails on the right. The steamboat has the name "THOMAS HUNT" on its side and a white flag with illegible writing on the left and an American flag on the right. The sailboat has an American flag on the right and a white flag with "AMERICA" written on it on the left. The boat is sailing on dark blue water with choppy waves. The sky is dark and cloudy with some lighter clouds. The image title is "The Thomas Hunt and the America". The artist is James Bard.

Artwork Details

Date
1852
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 316 px
Public Domain
Yes
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