American Art U.S. Revenue Cutter, the U.S. "Morris" Made in United States, North and Central AmericaAfter 1855 H. A. Roath, American, active 19th century Oil on canvas Currently not on view 1967-268-3 The Collection of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1967 |
LabelShip portraiture, a novelty in the late eighteenth century, gained popularity in the United States as pride in the country's naval and commercial power grew. Professional, amateur, and part-time artists, including many self-taught sailor-painters (perhaps including the unknown H. A. Roath), commemorated their favorite vessels. A print in the weekly periodical Ballou’s Pictorial in 1855 inspired this painting of the revenue cutter Morris, which was used by the United States Coast Guard to enforce customs regulations and combat smugglers, pirates, and privateers. Built in 1831 at the New York Navy Yard, the Morris was active until 1846, when a hurricane drove her ashore near Key West, Florida.Social Tags [?]marine painting [x] nhd 1815 to 1860 maritime [x] ocean [x] ship [x] ship painting [x] ship portrait [x] [Add Your Own Tags] |
