Harold Anderson (American, 1894-1973). Sea Scout at Ship's Wheel. Oil on canvas. 30 x 20 inches (76.2 x 50.8 cm). Signed...

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Harold Anderson (American, 1894-1973)
Sea Scout at Ship's Wheel
Oil on canvas
30 x 20 inches (76.2 x 50.8 cm)
Signed lower left: Harold N. Anderson

Property from the BSA Settlement Trust, Sold for the Benefit of Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Harold Anderson's Sea Scout at Ship's Wheel is a striking tribute to maritime service and the values instilled by the Boy Scouts of America's Sea Scouting program. Rendered in Anderson's bold, illustrative style, the work features a confident young sailor gripping the wheel with a square-rigged ship cutting through the waves in the background-symbolizing leadership, preparedness, and adventure on the high seas.

Anderson was a prominent American illustrator whose work appeared in major publications such as The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, and Collier's. A gifted teacher and mentor, he was also a founding faculty member of the Famous Artists School alongside Norman Rockwell.

This image, likely created for promotional use or Scout literature, visually aligns with the ideals of Sea Scouting, a BSA program founded in 1912 to teach maritime skills and character development. With its clean design and aspirational tone, Anderson's painting underscores the enduring connection between visual storytelling and the cultivation of youth leadership.


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