Title: Skating on the Canal

Artist: Sala Bosworth (1805–1889)

Medium: Watercolor on paper

Date: 1880

Size: 14” x 17” (sight)

This rare 19th-century watercolor by Sala Bosworth captures a timeless winter scene of families and children skating along a frozen canal. Bosworth, one of Ohio’s earliest professional artists, was known for his detailed landscapes and ability to blend natural beauty with everyday life.

This work is a charming example of Americana, reflecting both the artist’s skill and the nostalgia of simpler times.