Et amerikansk skib lensende for en fok 1805

"Et amerikansk skib lensende for en fok" (An American Ship Sailing with a Fore-Sail) is a 1805 aquatint by Danish artist Niels Truslew. It depicts an American ship sailing under a cloudy sky, the American flag proudly displayed. The detailed rendering of the ship and its sails, along with the dramatic seascape, showcase Truslew's skill in maritime art. The image is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. This artwork exemplifies the artistic interest in naval subjects prevalent during the 18th and 19th centuries, a time of significant maritime expansion and exploration.