The Ship "Macon" 1828 - 1835

"The Ship 'Macon' New York & Savannah Packet - Cap't D. Carter" is a watercolor painting by the French-born American artist Nivelet. Created between 1828 and 1835, the work depicts the American merchant ship "Macon" in a detailed and realistic manner. This work, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City, is a fine example of 19th-century maritime painting, known for its meticulous rendering of ships and the seascapes in which they sail. Nivelet, who lived from 1780 to 1880, captured the ship's elegant lines and the dynamism of its sails. The painting's focus on a specific ship and captain adds a personal touch to this genre, often used to celebrate voyages and maritime trade.