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W.H. Gerdts, Thomas Birch, Philadelphia Maritime Museum, 1966
Thomas Birch's early work was strongly influenced by his father's work in portraiture. In 1808, however, Thomas took a pilot-boat journey from his home in Philadelphia to the capes of Delaware. Inspired by this voyage, the artist began to focus on the genre of landscapes, and more specifically on marine landscapes.
This painting is executed in Birch's mature style and relates closely to several other views of the Delaware River. The Collection of the Philadelphia Maritime Museum includes several of these Delaware River views.
Dr. William H. Gerdts has suggested a circa date of 1830-40 for this painting.
W.H. Gerdts, Thomas Birch, Philadelphia Maritime Museum, 1966
Thomas Birch's early work was strongly influenced by his father's work in portraiture. In 1808, however, Thomas took a pilot-boat journey from his home in Philadelphia to the capes of Delaware. Inspired by this voyage, the artist began to focus on the genre of landscapes, and more specifically on marine landscapes.
This painting is executed in Birch's mature style and relates closely to several other views of the Delaware River. The Collection of the Philadelphia Maritime Museum includes several of these Delaware River views.
Dr. William H. Gerdts has suggested a circa date of 1830-40 for this painting.