The_White_Squadron's_Farewell_Salute_to_the_Body_of_John_Ericsson,_New_York_Bay,_August_23,_1890.jpg
English: The White Squadron's Farewell Salute to the Body of John Ericsson, New York Bay, August 23, 1890 ( ) | |||||||
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Author |
Edward Moran
(1829-1901)
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Title |
English:
The White Squadron's Farewell Salute to the Body of John Ericsson, New York Bay, August 23, 1890
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Object type |
painting
object_type QS:P31,Q3305213
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Description |
English:
It depicts USS Baltimore (Cruiser # 3) departing New York Harbor to return the remains of John Ericsson to his native Sweden. Note the Swedish ensign flying from the ship's foremast.
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Date | Event: 23 August 1890, Date of painting: 1898 | ||||||
Medium |
oil on canvas
medium QS:P186,Q296955;P186,Q12321255,P518,Q861259
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Dimensions | 36" by 54" | ||||||
Collection | U.S. Naval Academy Museum Collection | ||||||
Notes | Gift of Paul E. Sutro, 1940. | ||||||
Source/Photographer | U.S. Naval Historical Center ( direct image link ) | ||||||
Permission
( Reusing this file ) |
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