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Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen

The Screw-steamer Westernland

The Screw-steamer Westernland

$36,500.00 USD
$36,500.00 USD
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Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen’s The Screw-Steamer Westernland captures the imposing presence and engineering prowess of this late 19th-century steamship. The vessel is depicted in motion, cutting through the waters with its towering masts and powerful steam funnel in full display.

  • Period : 19th Century
  • Medium : Oil on Canvas
  • Dimensions: 22.0" x 36.0"
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The Screw-steamer Westernland

Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen’s The Screw-Steamer Westernland captures the imposing presence and engineering prowess of this late 19th-century steamship. The vessel is depicted in motion, cutting through the waters with its towering masts and powerful steam funnel in full display. Jacobsen’s meticulous attention to detail brings the Westernland to life, from the carefully rendered hull and rigging to the soft ripples in the water reflecting the ship’s passage. The backdrop, a moody yet luminous sky, adds to the sense of movement and grandeur, emphasizing the ship’s role in the rapidly evolving maritime industry of the time.

Jacobsen, renowned for his precise and historically significant ship portraits, played a vital role in documenting the era’s most important vessels. His work on The Screw-Steamer Westernland exemplifies his ability to blend artistic finesse with technical accuracy, making his paintings invaluable both as historical records and as masterful works of art. His contributions to maritime painting ensured that the ships of his time would be immortalized with the same grandeur they once commanded on the open seas.

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  • Title

    • The Screw-steamer Westernland

    By

    • Antonio Nicolo Jacobsen

    Size

    • 22.0" x 36.0"

    Medium

    • Oil on Canvas

    Era

    • 19th Century

    Style

    • Realism

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About the Artist

Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen

Jacobsen's work holds significant importance within the maritime art movement, particularly in America. His paintings serve as valuable historical records of naval architecture and maritime commerce during a period of significant technological advancement. By documenting a vast array of vessels with such precision, Jacobsen contributed to the preservation of maritime heritage, offering insights into the evolution of ship design and the bustling activity of American ports. His legacy endures in the numerous works held by museums and collectors, reflecting both his artistic talent and his dedication to chronicling the maritime history of his adopted homeland.

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Notable Collectors of Antonio Nicolo Jacobsen

Antonio Nicolo Jacobsen, one of the most prolific maritime painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is celebrated for his meticulous depictions of sailing ships, steamers, and naval vessels. His paintings are widely regarded as invaluable records of America’s maritime heritage, capturing the elegance and power of vessels from the golden age of seafaring. Due to his vast output and historical significance, Jacobsen’s work is featured in many prestigious maritime museums and art institutions across the United States.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) – Washington, D.C.
The Smithsonian holds several of Jacobsen’s ship portraits, underscoring his importance in documenting naval history.
Visit the Smithsonian’s Collection

The Mariners’ Museum – Newport News, Virginia
One of the largest maritime museums in the world, The Mariners’ Museum features an extensive collection of Jacobsen’s ship portraits, particularly of 19th-century steamships and merchant vessels.
Visit The Mariners’ Museum

Peabody Essex Museum – Salem, Massachusetts
As a leading institution in maritime history, the Peabody Essex Museum has an impressive collection of ship portraits, including works by Jacobsen that highlight the era of American clipper ships and steam-powered vessels.
Explore the Peabody Essex Museum