Name/Title
UntitledEntry/Object ID
1987.01.1935Description
Oil on canvasboard by Sara Parker depicting Key West's seaport during the 1830s.  Taken from a William Whitehead sketch completed in 1838.  In the foreground, several tall ships are moored at a wooden dock, reflecting the maritime lifestyle of the island.  A clear day with cloudy skies stretches over a tranquil sea, with small boats visible in the distance, suggesting ongoing activity and trade.Type of Painting
PanelArtwork Details
Medium
OilSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Parker, SaraRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1960Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower Left CornerTranscription
S. ParkerLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very Good