Name/Title
By the OceanEntry/Object ID
1987.01.0165Description
Watercolor painting by Avery Johnson who participated in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Key West. The watercolor depicts a serene tropical scene, where a quaint cottage nestles on a sandy beachfront, enveloped by lush, towering palm trees that sway gently above. The cottage, with its classic wooden structure and open shutters, exudes a cozy, inviting aura, standing in harmonious contrast to the vivid blues of the ocean waves visible in the background. Sunlight filters through the palm fronds, casting dynamic shadows across the sandy ground, enhancing the vibrancy of the setting.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, WatercolorSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Works Progress Administration (WPA) CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Johnson, AveryRole
ArtistDate made
1953Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower Right CornerTranscription
Avery JohnsonLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
21 inWidth
27-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very Good