Sailboat in Rough Seas

Sailboat in Rough Seas: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Sailboat in Rough Seas

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Sailboat in Rough Seas

Entry/Object ID

2023.25.0012

Description

Oil on canvas by Papito Suarez depicting a sailboat navigating a tumultuous sea under a dynamic, partly cloudy sky, characterized by energetic brushstrokes and vivid colors. The boat, angled against the churning waves, appears to be driven by a strong wind, with its sails billowing dramatically. The water is depicted with swirling blues, greens, and whites, capturing the movement and power of the ocean. Two indistinct figures onboard face the challenges of the journey, while the surrounding elements reveal an impressionistic style that emphasizes emotion and motion.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Collection

Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Suarez, Papito

Role

Artist

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Unsigned

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Width

19-1/4 in

Depth

3/4 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Fair