Ship in Trouble
Artist
James Edward Buttersworth
(English, 1817 - 1894)
Date1837-1894
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions17 3/4 x 29 3/4 in.
ClassificationsOil Painting
Credit LineGift of Paul Zimmerman
Terms
Object number2000.75
DescriptionThough Buttersworth was primarily known for his depictions of real events and ships, "Ship in Trouble" is a fictional narrative. This painting is an example of Buttersworth's celebrated emphasis on the drama of the sea. A ship caught in a swirling mass of ocean and storm has its sails shredded to bits and carried off by the wind. The carefully arranged composition uses lighting to draw the viewer's eye directly to the ship.On View
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