CommodoreJames Bard · 1857

  • Art movementHistorical Illustration
  • Creation date1857

James Bard (1815 – 1897)

Discover James Bard (1815-1897), the meticulous chronicler of New York's maritime era. Explore his detailed paintings of steamboats & sailing vessels, offering a unique glimpse into 19th-century nautical life.

About this artwork

  • Title: Commodore
  • Artist: James Bard
  • Year: 1857
  • Format: Panoramic
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Historical Illustration
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: hudson river school, maritime heritage
  • Keywords: steamboat artwork, marine art style, ship painting art”
  • Perceived brightness: bright

Questions & Answers

Can the image of "Commodore" by James Bard be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "Commodore" by James Bard: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

What stage of James Bard's career does "Commodore" (1857) belong to?

Given its 1857 date, "Commodore" falls in James Bard's Mature Period.

Is "Commodore" by James Bard a bright or a dark artwork?

The perceived brightness of "Commodore" by James Bard is bright. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

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