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The Sea Captain, Edward H Potthast, 1906
Edward H. PotthastAmerican, 1857–1927

The Sea Captain

1906 · Painting; Oil on canvas · 20 1/2 x 16 1/8 in

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No, stolen and being sought

Where is “The Sea Captain” now? No, stolen and being sought. Checked September 29, 2026.

Listed in the FBI's National Stolen Art File under no. 00172.

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About the painting

Seaman with pipe in mouth wearing yellow rain slicker and sitting on deck of ship

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PaintingsAmerican paintingModernism20th century

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In the Surf (recto)

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