08/20/2025
This is a remastered and enhanced reproduction of a clipper ship produced from a copy of the original oil painting by Antonio Jacobsen, a prolific late 1800s and early 1900s nautical art painter. We expanded the image, retouched it, and improved its clarity using AI tools and Photoshop to restore details and vibrancy. The reproduction artwork pays respect to Antonio N. G. Jacobsen, who painted portraits of the working ships of New York Harbor with precise hull lines, rigging, taut canvas, and lively seas. The original painting titled “Young America At Sea” is a true testament to Jacobsen’s skill as a talented nautical artist.
The ship, Young America, had a fascinating history. William H. Webb’s New York shipyard launched the ship in 1853. At that time, Young America was one of the finest American extreme clippers. She sailed the New York to San Francisco route during the Gold Rush era and ranged widely to Liverpool, to China, Australia, the Philippines, Mauritius, and more. She made over twenty New York to San Francisco westbound passages. For its day, the ship was fast, averaging roughly 117–118 days, with notable record runs including Liverpool–San Francisco (99 days, 1872) and San Francisco–New York (83 days, 1870). She was sold in 1883 and renamed the Miroslav. The Miroslav sailed from Delaware to Fiume in February 1886, but was never heard from again.
Own a piece of history — display this artwork of the Young America and bring the historic era of sail into your home. We are pleased to offer this remarkable artwork as a stretched canvas print. Some of the qualities of the artwork include printing the art on thick archival polyester canvas. The print is a giclee that is pH-neutral and acid-free, and the inks resist fading for over 100 years. Acid-free elements assure you that the print will not yellow over time. It has a semi-glossy sheen. The version we have in the shop is a 36” x24” mirror canvas wrap, on a 1.25” thickness solid wood stretcher bar. The stretcher bar features beautifully beveled sides, allowing for minimal contact with the canvas. The back is open with a sawtooth hanging system.