The Tern Schooner "Minnie G. Loud" 1876

"The Tern Schooner 'Minnie G. Loud'" (1876) by Louis Roux is a watercolor painting depicting the titular ship, the Minnie G. Loud, sailing across a blue sea. The schooner is depicted with its sails billowing in the wind, giving a sense of motion and energy. The image also includes details about the ship's commander, John S. Wolt, and the date the ship entered the port of Mobile. The depiction of a specific ship, combined with the date and the name of the ship's captain, suggests that this is a marine painting, a genre of art that emerged in the 18th century and is characterized by depictions of ships and maritime life.