Sailboats near Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
July 12â13, 1859
Classification
drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Louis P. Church
Accession Number
1917-4-513
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Frederic Edwin Church, master of the Hudson River School created *Sailboats near Newfoundland Labrador, Canada* during a pivotal scientific expedition on July 12–13, 1859. Accompanying naturalist Louis Agassiz study glaciers and Arctic landscapes, Church ventured to the rugged coasts of Labrador. This on-the-spot drawing captures sailboats navigating the dramatic waters, reflecting his passion for documenting nature's grandeur amid exploration. As a preliminary sketch, the work Church's meticulous observation and technique, hallmarks of his studies for grand oil paintings like *Icebergs* (186...