Clipper Ship 'Sweepstakes' 1853

"Clipper Ship 'Sweepstakes'" is a chromolithograph print created by the American printmaking firm Currier and Ives in 1853. This print, a popular genre of the time, captures the romanticism and grandeur associated with the American clipper ships of the 19th century. The image depicts the "Sweepstakes" sailing majestically across a calm sea, its sails billowing in the wind. The detail of the ship and the backdrop of the ocean showcase the artistic style of the printmakers, who utilized bold colors and fine lines to capture the essence of this iconic American vessel.