Clipper Ship HURRICANE in the English Channel
1854
oil
From the collection of Peabody Essex Museum
Marine barque
1854
oil
From the collection of Peabody Essex Museum
This painting shows a large clipper ship, the HURRICANE, sailing in the English Channel. The ship has three masts and is flying an American flag. It's surrounded by smaller boats and people in the water. The ship is painted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the rigging and sails. The sea is depicted as choppy, with white waves and a cloudy sky in the background. The artist, Stephen Dadd Skillett, was known for his marine paintings. If you're interested in learning more about his work, you can look up the artist Stephen Dadd Skillett.
