The U. S. Ship Franklin, with a View of the Bay of New York
1820s or 1830s
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
30 x 65 in. (76.2 x 165.1 cm)
Classification
Painting
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps, and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954
Accession Number
54.90.289
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About this artwork
This The U. S. Ship Franklin, with a View of the Bay of New York by Thomas Thompson dating to 1820s or 1830s exemplifies the artistic traditions of American. Created in oil on canvas, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of American artisans. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's The American Wing, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's 30 x 65 in. (76.2 x 165.1 cm) and material qualities reflec...