The Tern Schooner "Minnie G. Loud"
1876
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1876
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Tern Schooner "Minnie G. Loud" is a 1876 watercolor by Louis Roux, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a big sailing ship with three tall masts, gliding over choppy blue water. The ship’s sails are white and full of lines, while its hull is dark. Two flags fly at the top—one with stars and stripes, the other with a red-and-blue pattern. In the background, smaller boats dot the horizon under a light sky. The ship’s name, *Minnie G. Loud*, is painted on its stern. The artist used soft colors and loose brushstrokes to show movement and light. Check out watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.
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