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Oil on canvas mounted to masonite. Hudson River scene shows the steamboat traveling right to left through calm water under a sunset sky. The steamboat is shown with a central smoking stack, multiple masts and flags. The boat's name flag and U.S. flag off stern. Eight men are seen on the twin decks, one atop the wheelhouse hoisting a flag near a golden eagle flagpole top. The name of the boat is at mid-ship and there is movement shown by the spray at the bow and stern. Signed lower right, "drawn & painted by J. Bard N.Y. 1882/162 Perry St.". Housed in a magnificent antique style modern frame with gilt title and name plaque. On verso is a Museum of American Folk Art exhibition label, October 28 - November 2, 1980. Also an exhibition label from the Hudson River Museum 6/4/77- 9/11/77. SIZE: 30" x 50". Overall 42" x 62". PROVENANCE: Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: In very good, restored condition. 50012-56