Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor

Why it's great

The Mayflower, the ship that carried about 100 Pilgrims to America in 1620, rests in the harbor at sunset while a boat heads to shore. William Halsall painted it in 1882.

🏛️ Part of history

The Pilgrims & Colonial America (1607–1700) — The Mayflower, the ship that carried about 100 Pilgrims to America in 1620, rests in the harbor at sunset while a boat heads to shore.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,973 × 1,012 px · 2.0 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.

About the artist

William Halsall

1841–1919 · born in Kirkdale · died in Winthrop

William Halsall was an English-born American painter, born in Kirkdale near Liverpool in 1841. He moved to Boston and painted ships and the sea, including the Mayflower, and had a studio in the city. He died in Winthrop, Massachusetts, in 1919.