SAPPHO leading DAUNTLESS Around the Mark
Type:Painting
Year:1872
Size:12.50" x 16.00"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Right
Notes:
Seascape painting of a three sail ship on rough seas.
James Edward Buttersworth ART FOR SALE
1817 London, England - 1894 West Hoboken, New Jersey. Known for: Maritime painting, sailing ships.
Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated... Read full biography
Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated to portraits of all types of ships at sea such as racing clipper ships, steamers, and yachts. Nearly... Read full biography
Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated to portraits of all types of ships at sea such as racing clipper ships, steamers, and yachts. Nearly 600 of his paintings have been found, and his contribution in preserving this colorful chapter in American history is profound. His special skill was portraying the majesty, grace, and movement of... Read full biography
Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated to portraits of all types of ships at sea such as racing clipper ships, steamers, and yachts. Nearly 600 of his paintings have been found, and his contribution in preserving this colorful chapter in American history is profound. His special skill was portraying the majesty, grace, and movement of sailing vessels, and viewers have a strong sense of being pulled along because of the curves and flow he conveyed in his wind-filled sails. He applied paint thinly, primarily in oil, and used a variety of grounds including canvas, milkboard, wood... Read full biography
Known for marine paintings from subjects he observed in the waters off New York, James Buttersworth lived long enough to depict the early steamship era. His career spanning sixty years was dedicated to portraits of all types of ships at sea such as racing clipper ships, steamers, and yachts. Nearly 600 of his paintings have been found, and his contribution in preserving this colorful chapter in American history is profound. His special skill was portraying the majesty, grace, and movement of sailing vessels, and viewers have a strong sense of being pulled along because of the curves and flow he conveyed in his wind-filled sails. He applied paint thinly, primarily in oil, and used a variety of grounds including canvas, milkboard, wood panels, and metal. A meticulous draftsman, Buttersworth had an eye for exact detail, and painted clipper ships... Read full biography
James Edward Buttersworth - Art for Sale (4 available)
The Start of the Great 1866 Transatlantic Yacht Race
Type:Painting
Year:Circa 1867
Size:23.50" x 31.50"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Right
Notes:
A fine work of historic importance, yachts HENRIETTA, VESTA & FLEETWING line up at the Sandy Hook Lightship for the start of the world's first Transatlantic Yacht Race, 1866. The size, quality, color & subject matter make this among his most desirable works. Very good condition, Fr size: 33x41 In.
William Astor's Schooner AMBASSADRESS Leads the Regatta
Type:Painting
Year:Circa 1877
Size:12.00" x 20.00"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Right
Notes:
A racing scene featuring famed Astor yacht AMBASSADRESS in a regatta with fellow racing yachts of the New York Yacht Club. With all sails flying, she races in an active sea with great sky. One of the largest and most luxurious racing schooners every built. 20 x 28 Inches Fr.
American Steam Schooner Meets British Frigates Crossing the English Channel
Type:Painting
Year:Circa 1835
Size:18.00" x 24.00"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Right
Notes:
Top-quality British-period Buttersworth painting, with early American Steam-Schooner and great recognizable English headlands. Dramatic atmosphere and active sea enhance the look of the two running British Frigates. In very good condition, set in a quality 22k gilt frame-Size: 25 1/4 x 31 1/4 In.