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Winslow Homer — The Approach of the British Pirate "Alabama"
Winslow Homer

The Approach of the British Pirate "Alabama"

1863

Created during the Civil War, this wood engraving demonstrates Homer's early mastery of maritime subjects and his talent for dramatic naval scenes.

Medium
wood engraving

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Winslow Homer, The Approach of the British Pirate "Alabama", 1863

Created during the Civil War, this wood engraving demonstrates Homer's early mastery of maritime subjects and his talent for dramatic naval scenes.

Medium
wood engraving
Year
1863
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Print, Monochrome, Blue Chip, Naval, 19th Century, American, Wood Engraving, Historical, Realism, War, Figurative

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago