Name/Title
A.M. Adams at Turtle KraalsEntry/Object ID
2025.01.0006Description
Oil painting on masonite by William Hoffmann depicting a serene coastal scene in the Key West Bight featuring the docked turtle schooner A.M. ADAMS in front of the Thompson Fish House. The boat's hull is painted in shades of green and brown. The sky is a bright, cloud-filled expanse, speckled with several birds in flight. At the foreground, a lone pelican floats on the calm water.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 Right CornerTranscription
Wm. HoffmannLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
24 inWidth
18 inDepth
1/4 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very Good