Name/Title
'The Train That Went To Sea' Cayo Paloma (Pigeon Key)Entry/Object ID
2025.01.0012Description
Woodcarving by Mario Sanchez depicting a vibrant scene with an Oversea Railway train labeled 'Florida East Coast Railroad' traversing the original Seven Mile Bridge over the ocean, under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy, stylized clouds that contain drawings of birds. Each train carriage bears the name of an island in the Florida Keys including Key West, Big Pine Key, Marathon, Long Key, and Tavernier. Below the bridge, sits Pigeon Key adorned with white cottages and coconut-laden palm trees. Boats, both a sponge boat named 'Old Ropes' and a lone fisherman, navigate the turquoise waters surrounding the island. A bright orange sun can be seen in the sky, adding warmth to the composition as the train makes its way to Key West during sunset. The entire artwork is enclosed in a simple wooden frame. Matches paper bag drawing 2025.01.0013.Type of Sculpture
ReliefArtwork Details
Medium
Wood, OilSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Mario Sanchez CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sanchez, MarioRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1965 - circa 1975Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Lower Right CornerTranscription
Mario SanchezLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
IntaglioNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
24 inWidth
48-1/2 inDepth
2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
At AcquisitionOverall Condition
Very Good