U.S. sloop of war Albany, 22 guns 1856

"U.S. Sloop of War Albany, 22 guns" is a chromolithograph print created by the famous American printmaking firm Currier and Ives in 1856. The print depicts the sloop of war Albany, a United States Navy warship, sailing through a stormy sea. The use of color and detail in the print showcases the firm's commitment to artistic realism, a hallmark of their work. This print, like many others by Currier and Ives, celebrates American maritime power and national pride, capturing the imaginations of a 19th-century audience eager to see the world through the eyes of their powerful navy.