Keywords: maritime, seascape, harbor scene, steamer, steamship, paddle steamer, coastal waters, sailing ships, small boats, regatta, flags, folk art, antique marine painting, waterfront landscape

Summary:
Wonderful Early 19th century painting depicting the debut of an early double paddle wheel steamship heading for open water, British/Continental school oil painting depicting an early steam-powered vessel on open water, surrounded by smaller boats in the foreground and additional sailing ships on the horizon.

Visible age craquelure throughout with scattered areas of paint loss and surface wear, consistent with age. Housed in a molded wood frame; verso bears an old label reading “Early Steamer, 1820”

Measurement: Art: 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6 cm.), Frame: 12 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. (32.4 x 41.9 cm.) approx

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