Name/Title
Oil Painting, Coastal scene, by Mrs. P.A. McDonell, late 19th centuryEntry/Object ID
1982.55.31Description
Acc. No. 82.55.31
Subject Category: Artists
Date or period: Late 19th century
Object: Painting, oil
Description: Oil painting on artist board in oak frame with elaborate gesso mat and pierced border. Subject-coastal scene of ocean waves meeting shore, with rocks and trees in the distance, painted in dark muddy colors. Unsigned.
Size: 25 x 31 inches.
History of object: Painting by Mrs. P. A. McDonell, pioneer of Bay Farm Island, Alameda. She died there in 1903. The painting was done in her home on Bay Farm Island.
Acquired from: Ms. Roberta Mc Donell
Date: Sept 25, 1982