Vintage Framed Oil Painting of the Steamboat Susquehanna by Graham Flight

Vintage Framed Oil Painting of the Steamboat Susquehanna by Graham Flight

Item: #4119

Add a touch of nautical history to your home or office with this stunning vintage oil painting of the side-wheeler steamboat, the Susquehanna. Rendered in exquisite detail by marine artist Graham Flight, this piece captures the majestic white vessel navigating vibrant, choppy waters under a partly cloudy sky. The ship features intricate elements, including a central smokestack, a large red and white paddle box bearing the name "SUSQUEHANNA," and multiple flags blowing in the breeze—prominently displaying the American flag at the stern. The painting is signed "Graham Flight" in the lower right corner.

The artwork is beautifully presented in a classic, dark wooden frame complete with an elegant inner gold liner that perfectly complements the maritime aesthetic. The back of the piece is fully enclosed, secured with metal brackets, and wired for immediate hanging.

Specifications & Dimensions:

• Subject: The Steamboat Susquehanna

• Artist: Graham Flight

• Medium: Oil on board/canvas

• Painting Dimensions: 40" x 25"

• Frame Dimensions: (Note: Multiple frame measurements are provided on the gallery label)

• Frame 1: 47" x 32"

• Frame 2: 43" x 28"

• Frame 3: 41 ¼" x 26"

Provenance: This painting boasts notable auction history, having been acquired from a Doyle Auction in December 1999 (Provenance: Doyle 12-'99 Auction).

About the Artist: Graham Flight

Graham Flight is a celebrated 20th-century marine painter. Born in Kent, England in 1944, he was active in the United States and is widely known as an American marine artist. He specializes in highly detailed, historically accurate maritime portraits, frequently depicting 19th and early 20th-century sailing ships, clipper ships, schooners, whalers, and steamboats. His works are highly sought after by nautical collectors and have a strong record of successful sales at premier auction houses across the country.