Antonio Jacobsen
1850–1921 · Danish-American · 10 artworks
RealismDetailed ship portraitsAccurate depiction of riggingRealistic rendering of waterUse of light and shadow to create depthPrecise linework
artist bio
Antonio Jacobsen was a Danish-American maritime artist known for his meticulously detailed and accurate portraits of ships. His prolific output provides a valuable historical record of late 19th and early 20th-century vessels.
what you'll learn
Studying Jacobsen's work allows students to understand the principles of realistic representation, particularly in depicting complex machinery and the effects of light on water. Students can also learn about maritime history and shipbuilding through his art.
related: William Bradford
10 artworks
Defender
1908
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Lumber Schooner in New York's Lower Bay
1894
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A Ship's Portrait
1903
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The S. S. France of the French Line at Sea
1878
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The Albany Dayliner, The Henrick Hudson
1906
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Yacht Race
1895
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The Yacht Defender, on a Leeward Reach by Sandy Hook
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Campania
1895
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U. S. Ship-of-The-Line
1916
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Steamship OSCAR II Entering New York Harbor
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