Painting of the American Clipper Ship Coeur de Lion

Description:

In the center, the American clipper ship Coeur de Lion sails from left to right in the standard pose of the classic portrait of a ship entering port. The main and topsails are set, except for the mizzen mainsail, which is furled to air the spanker (for steerage). At the ship’s head flies the inner jib; all other sails are either furled or being taken in. House, signal, and American flags fly from all three masts and the spanker gaff. Six crew are visible on deck; whimsically, one is waving to the artist (or viewer) from his post amidships. In the left foreground, a small, two-masted Chinese boat approaches Coeur de Lion; in the background is the port of Hong Kong. Numerous Western sailing vessels and steamships are anchored at port in the background.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Mr. William Lilly, New York, New York

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TR.309517Catalog Number: 309517Accession Number: 103202

Object Name: paintingpainting, oilOther Terms: painting; Maritime

Physical Description: wood (frame material)Measurements: overall: 94 cm x 128.5 cm x 4.5 cm; 37 in x 50 9/16 in x 1 3/4 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-8639-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_842453

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