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#125 WASHINGTON ALLSTON - RISING OF A THUNDERSTORM AT SEA 1804
Once again, this is Allston's Rising of A Thunderstorm at Sea, painted in Paris in 1804. This time, note the position of the small boat. Then note the ship in the background. The ship, with most sails down, is ready to ride out the storm.

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