Illustration of Fergusson Propeller Yard by Kevin McCloskey, circa 1986
Entry/Object ID
2026.005.0010
Description
Greyscale illustration of the Ferggusson Propeller Yard on 11th and Clinton. McCloskey uses graphite to illustrate these enormous steamship propellers that sit in the yard, some of which were made here, while others were brought over to be refinished.
Sculpted by Alexander Calder, who was believed to have found inspiration for the propellers when he was a young engineering student at the Stevens Institute.
Further information about the propeller yard can be found on page 19 of McCloskey's 'Walking Around Hoboken.'
Artwork Details
Medium
graphite
Acquisition
Accession
2026.005
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Production Notes
Location
Top-right corner
Transcription
55%
Material/Technique
Handwritten
Type
Inscription/Handwriting
Location
Top-right corner
Transcription
"propellers/works"
Material/Technique
Handwritten
Dimensions
Height
15-1/4 in
Width
11-3/4 in
Accessories
Accessory
Protective Sheet
Accessory
Tape
Notes
McCloskey uses tape to crop his image, however we can see some penmanship go beyond the perimeter (see 'top middle' of piece)
