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Romanticism
Thomas Birch
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Romanticism
An American Ship in Distress
by Thomas Birch, 1841
An American Ship in Distress (1841) is a marine art painting by Thomas Birch, one of the masters of Romanticism. The original hangs in the Timken Museum of Art.
$483$918
- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Thomas Birch
- Year
- 1841
- Movement
- Romanticism
- Original
- Timken Museum of Art
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
An American Ship in Distress by Thomas Birch (1841) depicts man, sailing ship, longboat. The original hangs in the Timken Museum of Art.
Your ArtLogia An American Ship in Distress is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Romanticism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Thomas Birch (1779–1851) was an American painter associated with Romanticism. American portrait and marine painter. Works by Thomas Birch hang in collections such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Timken Museum of Art.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Thomas Birch (1779–1851)
Thomas Birch (1779–1851) was an American painter associated with Romanticism. American portrait and marine painter. Works by Thomas Birch hang in collections such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Timken Museum of Art.
More by Thomas BirchQuestions
Is this An American Ship in Distress reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your An American Ship in Distress is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original An American Ship in Distress?
The original by Thomas Birch (1841) is in the Timken Museum of Art. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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