Name/Title
The Bethel Ship - A Home for Swedish Immigrants in New York On Their Way to Chicago During the 1840'sEntry/Object ID
2009.91.1Description
Painting of a covered boat, with a large bell in a pavilion at the prow and three flags on posts along its length, docked at a jetty, with passengers on and approaching its gangway. A white flag on the prow reads, "Bethel," and yellow lettering below it on the side reads, "J. Wesley." Inscribed along the bottom is, "The BETHEL SHIP - A home for Swedish immigrants in New York on their way to Chikago [sic]. During the 1840's," and lower, signed and dated.Type of Painting
PanelContext
Lars Gillis (1929-2012) was a Swedish artist, writer, composer, and poet, known for his mural work. He created several wall paintings at the Swedish American Museum, such as the Brunk Children's Museum, and in the Andersonville neighborhood, including the SVEA Restuarant 5236 N. Clark St.Acquisition
Accession
2009.91Source or Donor
Lars GillisAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Lars GillisMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Lars GillisRole
ArtistDate made
1988Place
Country
United StatesContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
TitleLocation
Bottom (Front)Transcription
The BETHEL SHIP - A home for Swedish immigrants in New York on their way to Chikago [sic]. During the 1840'sType
SignatureLocation
Bottom right (Front)Transcription
Lars Gillis -88Lexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Art, Travel, Immigrants, Emigration & immigration, Emigrants, Ocean travel, Oil paintingsDimensions
Height
11-5/8 inWidth
25-1/4 inDepth
3/8 inCopyright
Copyright Details
Ownership was legally transferred to the Swedish American Museum per the gift agreement. Certain works may be protected by copyright not governed by the Swedish American Museum.Restrictions
This collection is open to research and does not contain sensitive information.Reproductions
Notes
Reproduction of the Museum's artifacts for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires written permission.
