A Loaded Washtub

A Loaded Washtub: © Key West Art & Historical Society
A Loaded Washtub

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

A Loaded Washtub

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.3244

Description

Wood carving by Mario Sanchez depicting a silver wash tub overflowing with red fish set against a black background. Frame also has a carved decorative design in a geometric pattern. Caption written by Sanchez reads, 'A loaded washtub of Biajaibas (Lane Snappers). This is how Olden Times Key West fishermen unloaded their catch'.

Type of Sculpture

Relief

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, Wood

Subject Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Collection

Mario Sanchez Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Sanchez, Mario

Role

Artist

Date made

circa 1970 - circa 1979

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

Lower Right Corner

Transcription

Mario Sanchez

Language

English

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Intaglio

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

22-1/4 in

Width

28-1/4 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Very Good