Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen: The Audubon of Steam Vessels Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (1850-1921) stands as a singular figure in American maritime art, a devoted chronicler of the age of steam and sail. Often dubbed “the Audubon of Steam Vessels,” this Danish-born artist dedicated his life to meticulously documenting the ships that shaped America’s burgeoning trade routes and global connections. His prolific output – exceeding 6,000 portraits – isn't merely a collection of paintings; it represents an invaluable visual record of a transformative era in American history, capturing not…