Fire-pit at Ox-Bow

Painting

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Fire pit circle at Ox-Bow painting

Name/Title

Fire-pit at Ox-Bow

Entry/Object ID

2016.45.01

Description

Watercolor painting of the fire-pit at Ox-Bow Summer School of Art in Saugatuck, MI. Painted by Mae Van Ark of Holland.

Collection

Artworks

Cataloged By

Voss, Mary

Acquisition

Accession

2016.45

Source or Donor

Van Ark, Mae

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

Van Ark, Mae

Date made

1955 - 1975

Lexicon

Search Terms

Painting, OxBow Painting

Dimensions

Height

22 in

Width

30 in

Location

* Untyped Location

AC bay 24 long works

Room

Art Conservation Room

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Van Ark, Mae

Interpretative Labels

Label

Mae Van Ark Contemporary Fire Pit at Ox-Bow c.1960 | watercolor Notes: Mae Van Ark and her husband, Mike, were very involved in the Ox-Bow scene in the 1960s. Mae is a watercolorist and printmaker; Mike managed the campus. Here, Van Ark captures a familiar Ox-Bow scene. The fire pit area near the lagoon is set up for a painting session. Collection: Saugatuck Douglas History Center Gift of: Mae Van Ark Accession: 2016.45.01

General Notes

Note

The painting was given to Mary Voss by Mae Van Ark at her home Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2016-12-16

Create Date

January 16, 2016

Update Date

September 2, 2024