Name/Title
Christmas Tree IslandEntry/Object ID
2023.24.0001Description
Watercolor on paper by Stan Sharp depicting a view from the northwest shore of Key West looking toward Wisteria Island, also known as Christmas Tree Island. This picturesque scene characterized by a vivid blue sky scattered with fluffy, white clouds. In the azure waters of the bay, several sailboats calmly float, their masts rising slender against the sky. One larger vessel with two masts and a white hull, along with several smaller sailboats, suggests a peaceful day on the water. Near the shore, the foreground is dotted with sandy patches and rough, textured rocks, interspersed with tufts of green vegetation, which add a natural ruggedness to the scene. A navigational marker stands prominently in the water, guiding vessels safely.Artwork Details
Medium
WatercolorSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sharp, StanRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1978 - circa 1983Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower Right CornerTranscription
SharpLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InkLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects