Schooner Robert Knapp

Captain James Lawson commissioned Bard to paint this portrait of the Hudson River schooner Robert Knapp. The oversize flag giving the name of the ship is a typical Bard touch, and suggests the artist's desire to please his client.

James and his twin brother John were renowned for their detailed portrayals of commercial watercraft plying the Hudson River. One of the largest collections of the brother's works can be found at The Mariners' Museum.

For more information, e-mail collections@MarinersMuseum.org.