Embarkation of the Pilgrims

Art Historical Context

Samuel Bellin's *Embarkation of theims*, an undated graphic arts print from the Smithsonian American Art's collection, captures a pivotal moment in early American history. Donated by the International Business Machines Corporation, this depicts a group of figures boarding a ship, evoking the departure of the Puritan Pilgrims from England in 0 aboard the Mayflower. As a print, it employs techniques like etching or engraving to reproduce intricate details, making historical scenes accessible to wide audiences through affordable multiples—a hallmark of 19th- and early 20th-century graphic arts. ...