John Ferguson Weir : "Forging the Shaft" (1874-1877)

Description: "Forging the Shaft," by John Ferguson Weir (1874-1877) Available Formats • 9" x 12" (Image: 7.38" x 10.5") • 12" x 16" (Image: 9.88" x 14") • 16" x 20" (Image: 12" x 17") • 20" x 30" (Image: 16" x 22.69") • 24" x 36" (Image: 19" x 27") Archival Inkjet on Matte Finish Fine Art Paper About the Artwork As a young artist John Ferguson Weir became fascinated by the West Point Iron and Cannon Factory, situated across the Hudson from the United States Military Academy. In 1866 he painted The Gun Foundry, an interior view of the factory showing the casting of a Parrott Gun for use in the Civil War. Then, in 1868, he followed up with its peacetime pendant, Forging the Shaft, which depicts the fabrication of an ocean liner's propeller shaft. The original of this painting was destroyed by fire in 1869, but Weir painted this replica between 1874 and 1877. Identifying him as one of the few painters of the period to address burgeoning industrialization, The Metropolitan Museum of Art observes that his "subjects translated into modern terms the stories of Vulcan at the forge, the twelve labors of Hercules, and other traditional pretexts for depicting heroic work." Fine Art Quality The Ibis’s giclée process uses archival pigment inks on 100% cotton rag paper to achieve crisp detail and rich, lasting color. Unlike posters, they will not yellow with time, but will maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. Happiness Guarantee All of The Ibis's prints come with a 100% happiness guarantee. If you are disappointed in your purchase for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.

Price: 23.99 USD

Location: Endicott, New York

End Time: 2024-02-13T19:08:07.000Z

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