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The Schooner Jane of Bath, Maine
The Schooner Jane of Bath, Maine is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist William Bradford. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
The Schooner Jane of Bath, Maine is an oil-on-canvas painting by American artist William Bradford, created in 1857. It is a representative work of the marine genre and is now part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the schooner Jane sailing through calm waters under a light sky. The vessel's dark green hull and creamy white sails are rendered in detail, with careful attention to the rigging.
Technique & Style
Bradford's experience on Arctic expeditions informed his depiction of ice floes in the distance, lending a sense of realism to the scene. The work is characteristic of the American folk art movement, reflecting Bradford's early focus on depicting ships.
History & Provenance
William Bradford, a painter, photographer, and explorer from Fairhaven, Massachusetts, executed the painting in 1857. It is now held in the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Artist
William Bradford (April 30, 1823 – April 25, 1892) was an American romanticist painter, photographer and explorer, originally from Fairhaven, Massachusetts, near New Bedford.
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