Fitz Henry Lane painted this between 1850 and 1855. This painting shows the fading glory of the old ways, the beauty and majesty of these massive sailboats is blatant to the beholder, but visible in the bottom right corner is a small white steam boat, ushering in a anew wave of industrialization and expansion. regardless of the beauty of the old ships, the smaller steam boats could move much faster and maneuver better on the winding and twisting river ways of the United States. The glowing sun is almost a holy light, blessing the American naval enterprises.