Ship in a Storm

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

This oil painting depicts a ship in a storm at sea. The ship, in full sail, is surrounded by tossing waves. There is a large spray of water against the ship's right (proper left) side. There seas and sky surrounding the ship are dark, but a luminous glow emanates from the top right hand corner. It is signed by the artist. There is a dedicatory inscription by the artist on the back.

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