New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Three Masted Ship

Artist Unknown

Date19th century

MediumOil on canvas

DimensionsOverall: 18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm)
Overall, Frame: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)

ClassificationsEuropean art

Credit LineChrysler Museum of Art, Moses Myers House, Norfolk, Virginia. The Historic Houses are the property of the City of Norfolk and are operated by The Chrysler Museum.

Object numberM51.1.266

Terms

Ships

On View

Not on view

DescriptionLeft middle ground has a three-masted ship with a British flag, sailing to the left. In the right foreground is a sailboat veering to the right. Faintly indicated along the horizon are sails of other ships. Overcast wind-swept sky. Choppy seas. Gulls.