Wreck of the Aimable, on the Coast of Texas. 1685 — George Catlin | DiscoverArt

Wreck of the Aimable, on the Coast of Texas. 1685

1847/1848

oil on canvas

37.8 × 56.4 cm (14.9 × 22.2 in)

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