Overview
A dynamic and technically precise maritime illustration depicting a clipper ship under full sail amidst a churning sea.
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Preliminary identification
Maritime Illustration Print by John O'Hara Cosgrave II, c. 1940s
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Story
During the 1940s and 50s, as the world moved toward a future of steel and jet engines, John O'Hara Cosgrave II became the leading visual poet of the dying 'Age of Sail.' This print captures a clipper ship—the 19th-century equivalent of a supersonic…
Maker / Origin
John O'Hara Cosgrave II was a prolific American illustrator whose work frequently graced the covers of 'Fortune' magazine and prestigious historical volumes.
Condition & Value
The print shows prominent horizontal and vertical fold lines, which are typical for illustrations originally bound into books. While Cosgrave is a highly respected name, the value of this specific piece is tempered by the visible fold lines and edge damage.
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