After James Bard, The Paddle Steamer ‘Morrisania’

After James Bard, The Paddle Steamer ‘Morrisania’A naive early 20th century depiction of the American paddle steamer Morrisania. Its after the original by 19th century folk artist, James Bard. The Morrisania was one of three passenger boats owned by The Morrisania Steamboat Company of New York. This ran between 1871 and 1880 with routes to Harlem and Coney Island. At the time, steamboat travel was popular as the Bronx consisted of many rural villages. Wealthier residents would often take the boat to

Our viewpoint is an interesting one as we’re standing at the top of hill looking down and then across towards the buildings on the horizon

Canvas could be easily cleaned to revive its rich colours but we prefer it as it is

along with a floral bonnet decorated with roses

It’s easy to imagine that this was once attributed to an 18th-century master but perhaps that’s been lost over time

In an interview with Swedish newspaper

In the top right

This beautiful little painting captures the essence of the sitter so well

5” x 3” / 12cm x 8cm

has laboured over the smallest details - even the shiny cherries atop the sticky iced buns

Some scuffing along the bottom due to its previous frame

Since 1822

we particularly love the flash of light as you look through the cottage window