Name/Title
The SailorEntry/Object ID
1996.04.0002Description
Oil on canvas painting by Robert Franke depicting a vibrant Key West street scene with various people engaged in daily activities in front of three quaint houses. On the left, two women have a discussion over a fence with a cat nearby, while in the middle, two women and a cat stand in front of their house, also conversing. To the right, a man dressed in a sailor’s uniform stands beneath a Royal Poinciana tree. The foreground includes a person walking past with a basket on their head, indicating a bustling community atmosphere.Type of Painting
EaselArtwork Details
Medium
Canvas, OilSubject Place
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeCollection
Art CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Franke, RobertRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1978 - circa 1979Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key WestState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
SignatureLocation
Bottom Left CornerTranscription
Robert FrankeLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PaintingNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryOverall Condition
Very Good