The Elopement

The Elopement: © Key West Art & Historical Society
The Elopement

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

The Elopement

Entry/Object ID

2025.01.0001

Description

Oil painting on canvas by Robert Franke depicting a serene nighttime scene consisting of a two-story house with ornate balconies, standing amidst lush greenery, illuminated by a bright full moon. The house's windows have gentle yellow curtains, while the porch features potted plants and a peacefully lounging cat. Tall palm trees frame the house, their leaves swaying gently under the starry sky. Nearby, a ladder leans against the house where a man in a hat receives a basket from a woman on the balcony above, implying she is sneaking out of the house to elope with the man.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Subject Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Collection

Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Franke, Robert

Role

Artist

Date made

circa 1970 - circa 1985

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Bottom Right Corner

Transcription

Robert Franke

Language

English

Material/Technique

Painted

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

14 in

Width

11 in

Depth

1 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Very Good