The Storm on the Sound - Delayed Steamers.

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  SKU: 56197

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• ARTIST: Schell & Hogan

• PUBLISHER: Published in Harper's Weekly, New York.

• MEDIUM: Wood engraving, modern handcolor,

  DATE: Feb. 28, 1885.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 5/8 x 9 1/8" (16.9 x 23.2 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: The Storm on the Sound - Delayed Steamers, a wood engraving from 1885, vividly captures the harsh winter conditions faced by steamers and a tug as they break through the ice on Long Island Sound. Featured in Harper's Weekly, this scene, enhanced by modern hand coloring, illustrates the relentless struggle of these vessels to navigate through the frozen waters during a severe storm. It’s a striking reminder of a time when the winters were cold enough to freeze over the Sound.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14 x 11" mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Naval, Nautical & Marine , Steam