"British America" of Winsor N.S. Passing Flushing 1875

"British America" of Winsor N.S. Passing Flushing 1875

Unknown

1875

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting depicts a large ship with many white sails, sailing on choppy green waters. The ship has a dark hull and a white deck, with a British flag flying at the stern. The sails are full of wind, and the ship appears to be moving quickly through the water. In the foreground, the waves are depicted in great detail, with white foam and ripples on the surface. The background of the painting is a muted brown color, which helps to emphasize the ship and the water.

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