Sunset Sandcastle

Sunset Sandcastle: © Key West Art & Historical Society
Sunset Sandcastle

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Sunset Sandcastle

Entry/Object ID

1993.08.0002

Description

Acrylic on canvas painting by John Kiraly depicting a ginger house on the beach alongside mangroves with a purple sky in the background. To the left of the cottage stands a majestic, sprawling mangrove with intricate root structures visible above the ground, enhancing the serene ambiance. The background shows a dramatic sky with hues of blue, violet, and soft orange, highlighting cloud formations that add a vibrant contrast to the scene. Below, the subdued tones of the sandy ground complement the house and tree, creating an overall peaceful, almost surreal landscape. The artwork captures a moment of stillness, evoking a sense of calm and beauty in a simple yet picturesque setting.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Canvas, Acrylic

Collection

Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Kiraly, John

Role

Artist

Date made

1986

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

John Kiraly

Language

English

Material/Technique

Painted

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Painting

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

36 in

Width

48 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions are of unframed artwork.

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Excellent