A Wreck on the Reef

Drawing

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Key West Art & Historical Society

A Wreck on the Reef: © Key West Art & Historical Society
A Wreck on the Reef

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

A Wreck on the Reef

Entry/Object ID

1993.11.0001

Tags

Black/African American/African

Description

Mixed media drawing on paper laid down on board by George Harding depicting Florida Keys wreckers coming to the aid of a steamship hung up on the reef. This drawing served as the title illustration for 'Wreckers of the Florida Keys' published in Harper's Magazine, July 1911. An inscription, as well as printing instructions, appear in pencil on the verso.

Type of Drawing

Colored Pencil

Artwork Details

Medium

Pencil, Ink, Crayon

Subject Place

County

Monroe

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Harding, George

Role

Artist

Date made

circa 1911

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Lower Right Corner

Transcription

George Harding

Language

English

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Drawing

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

22-1/4 in

Width

14-3/4 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good