Illuminating the Sea: The Marine Paintings of James E. Buttersworth, 1817-1894

March 28 - July 5, 2009

Additional images from the exhibition

(above: James E. Buttersworth (1817-1894), Yachts and other vessels off Newport. Mystic Seaport collection, 2007.53.23)

(above: James E. Buttersworth (1817-1894), Ocean Scene, "Henrietta" Scudding Mystic Seaport collection, 2007.53.15)

(above: James E. Buttersworth (1817-1894), A New York Yacht Club Race with an American Warship at Anchor. Mystic Seaport collection, 2007.53.17)

(above: James E. Buttersworth (1817-1894), Yacht "L'Hirondelle" in a Full Breeze. Mystic Seaport collection, 2007.53.18)

(above: James E. Buttersworth (1817-1894), Schooner Yacht "Sappho" off the Needles. Mystic Seaport collection, 2007.53.19)

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