Name/Title
Shrimper & PelicanEntry/Object ID
2025.01.0005Description
Oil painting on masonite by William Hoffmann depicting a serene ocean scene unfolding under a clear blue sky with a gentle breeze barely causing a ripple across the calm water. A central focus of the composition is a sturdy shrimping boat with characteristically tall masts and nets, its hull painted white, reflecting the soft sunlight. Nearer to the foreground, a lone pelican perches gracefully on a wooden post, observing its surroundings with a sense of calm and watchfulness. Additionally, a small boat with a single occupant leisurely paddles nearby.Artwork Details
Medium
OilSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hoffmann, WilliamRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1965 - circa 1970Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Bottom Left CornerTranscription
Wm. HoffmannLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
14 inWidth
11 inDepth
1/4 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very Good