Posted 30 Sep 2014 · Report post This is Writing the Declaration of Independence by Jen Leon Gerome Ferris. Does anyone know why there's a ship in this painting, or what it symbolizes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 30 Sep 2014 · Report post This is Writing the Declaration of Independence by Jen Leon Gerome Ferris. Does anyone know why there's a ship in this painting, or what it symbolizes?No, but now I'm curious too. Let us know when you find out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 1 Oct 2014 · Report post Plotting (sailing) a new course? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 1 Oct 2014 · Report post Plotting (sailing) a new course?I was thinking that it may represent the global influence the depicted event would have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 2 Oct 2014 · Report post The authors of the Declaration of Independence had "jumped ship"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 2 Oct 2014 · Report post The authors of the Declaration of Independence had "jumped ship"?D:I think the possibilites Arnold and I posted are suspect because the ship is pointing the wrong way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Oct 2014 · Report post How about 'new ideas sailing into the meeting'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 3 Oct 2014 · Report post The ship is puzzling. The ship appears to be a frigate, but the US didn't have any frigates until after the war was over and the US Congress authorized 6 frigates. There were many Continental Navy Ships, so maybe you want to start with that link to look up images. I looked through several images and none came close to matching what's in the painting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
