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Richard H. Sheppard (1818/19-1895)
Victory in a Boat c. 1840s-1850s
Oil on panel
23 15/64 x 13 15/16 in. (59.0 x 35.4 cm.)
City Hall Collection
Holding Institution: Maryland Historical Society, City Life Museums Collection
Accession: CA630

Artist: Richard H. Sheppard (1818/19-1895)

Please note: This painting may not currently be on view at the Maryland Historical Society.

Medium: Painting
Description: Multi-figured scene shows classically-clad woman at front of boat holding sword and shield, while American flag billows out behind her. Men row boat below her. Eagle is seen to left of boat. Poseidon, horses, and three other figures appear in water. Image shows gray and muted rose sky.
Signatures/Inscriptions/Labels: Lower right: "RHS"

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