Riding out a Gale

Edward Moran, Riding out a Gale, ca. 1889, oil on canvas, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Clara L. Tuckerman, 1925.12.1
Copied Edward Moran, Riding out a Gale, ca. 1889, oil on canvas, 22 1⁄4 x 27 7⁄8 (56.5 x 70.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Clara L. Tuckerman, 1925.12.1
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Artwork Details

Title
Riding out a Gale
Artist
Date
ca. 1889
Location
Dimensions
22 1⁄4 x 27 7⁄8 (56.5 x 70.8 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Clara L. Tuckerman
Mediums
Mediums Description
oil on canvas
Classifications
Subjects
  • Waterscape — weather — wind
  • Waterscape — weather — storm
  • Architecture — boat — sailboat
  • Figure group
Object Number
1925.12.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1925.12.1

Artwork Description

This painting shows a small fishing sloop, cutting through wind-driven waves. Edward Moran was fascinated by the power of the ocean, and many of his paintings show dramatic shipwrecks and boats in distress. In spite of the threatening weather, the men know the sea and do not fear its moods.