Subject

Longboat

View on the Catskill—Early Autumn — Thomas Cole

Longboat is a subject in art. The gallery holds 57 works in this subject in art, including works by Thomas Cole, Winslow Homer and Jacob van Ruisdael.

A longboat is a type of ship's boat that was in use from circa 1500 or before. Though the Royal Navy replaced longboats with launches from 1780, examples can be found in merchant ships after that date.

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Longboat?

Longboat is a subject in art. A longboat is a type of ship's boat that was in use from circa 1500 or before.

How many Longboat works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 57 public-domain Longboat works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Longboat artists?

Key Longboat artists in the collection include Thomas Cole, Winslow Homer and Jacob van Ruisdael.

Where can I see Longboat works?

Longboat works in the collection are held by National Gallery of Art, Rijksmuseum and Kunsthistorisches Museum.