Ship UNITED STATES with Pilot Boat Entering New York Harbor

James Edward Buttersworth, artist. Painting, oil on canvas; framed; ship UNITED STATES with pilot boat entering New York harbor. Ship built in 1839 in Bath by TD Robinson, owner. James Butterworth came to America from England in 1848; he was one of the most skilled marine artists of his time. Currier and Ives frequently published his ship pictures. For many years James Chisam was master of the UNITED STATES.11"H x 2'5-1/4"W