Milton J. Burns

The "New York" 1898, Marine, Seascape, Steamer, Ship at Sea, American, Realism

1858

William Minshall Birchall was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but immigrated with his family to London in 1891 and received his art education there. Though details on his schooling are ...

In "Harborfront" the artist uses colorful, impressionist brushstrokes to bring a working waterfront to life.

Raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Arthur Davis grew up when fishing and cargo vessels were still sailing in and out of Gloucester's busy harbor. At an early age, he spent time down on the docks where he built model sail boats and completed his first paintings before having any formal training. Davis studied under Emile Gruppe and Gordon Grant and was one of Grant's prize pupils. Davis also painted on the waterfront with Frederick Mulhaupt, Aldro Hibbard, Frederick Stoddard...

Listed German landscape and marine painter Carl Johannes "Hans" Schleich was born in Stettin in 1834. Schleich studied at the Berlin Academy of Art under Hermann Eschke...

Original Maritime Oil Painting of RMS Aquitania in New York Harbor by Frederick Hoertz. Original painting of Cunard Line’s Aquitania by Frederick Hoertz (American, 1889-1978) that w...

ntonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen’s Portrait of the Screw-Steamer Pennland in New York Harbor captures the grandeur of maritime travel in the late 19th century. The painting depicts the Pennland, a majestic steamship, cutting through the waters of New York Harbor with billowing smoke rising from its funnel. The vessel is painted with Jacobsen’s signature precision, showcasing the intricate details of its hull, rigging, and deck structures. The serene yet powerful presence of the ship is set against a dynamic harbor scene, where smaller vessels dot the waters and the soft hues of the sky reflect on the gentle waves. Jacobsen’s expert use of perspective and lighting lends a sense of depth and realism, making the viewer feel as though they are witnessing the ship’s arrival firsthand. As one of the most prolific maritime painters of his time, Jacobsen played a crucial role in documenting the golden age of steam travel. His works, including this detailed portrait of the Pennland, not only celebrate the engineering feats of the era but also serve as historical records of significant vessels. The transition from sail to steam was a defining moment in maritime history, and Jacobsen’s meticulous paintings capture this evolution with remarkable accuracy. His contributions to the maritime art movement remain invaluable, preserving the legacy of the great ships that once traversed the world’s oceans. Provenance: Reference and notes: Antonio Jacobsen - The Checklist: Paintings and Sketches by Antonio N.G. Jacobsen (1850-1921) by Harold S. Sniffen (N.Y. and Newport News...

The S.S. San Jose shown making way in medium water. This early refrigerated freighter, built in 1904, was designed to transport bananas between the Caribbean and the American mainlan...

American Victorian style (20th Century) oil painting on canvas depicting a black steamship with American flag in carved gilt frame.