Detail View: Museum and the Online Archive of California: Marine Scene
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Collection:
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Museum and the Online Archive of California
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Creator Name:
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Artist unknown
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Creator Nationality/Dates:
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United States, 19th century
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Creator Role:
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artist
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Title:
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Marine Scene
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Date:
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circa 1840
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Materials:
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oil on canvas
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Current Location:
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Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive
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Address:
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Berkeley, California 94720-2250
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Object ID:
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1974.23
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Notes:
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Seascapes such as this recorded the early triumphs of American commerce. The movement of the steam packet Atlas, with a sailing sloop to the left, suggests the vitality of business and industry, including the important role of the steam engine in revolutionizing shipping and travel. Marine scenes also provided a record of everyday life for New England artists and residents.
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Acquisition Information:
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Gift of W. B. Carnochan
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Collection Description:
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METS ID:
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ark:/13030/ft6x0nb3f3
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