Pump House across from the river

Painting

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

pumphouse painting by Sweeney

pumphouse painting by Sweeney

Name/Title

Pump House across from the river

Entry/Object ID

2017.16.01

Tags

Collecting the Art Coast

Description

16"x20" Painting done in egg tempera of the Pump House Museum - looking out across the Kalamazoo River. Artist Michael Simpson Sweeney dated 2016.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Acrylic

Collection

Artworks

Cataloged By

Voss, Mary

Acquisition

Accession

2017.16

Source or Donor

Sweeney, Michael Sampson 1947-2020

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

Sweeney, Michael Sampson 1947-2020

Date made

2016

Lexicon

Search Terms

Painting of the Pump House museum across river

Location

Drawer

AC flat file 3

Room

Art Conservation Room

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Sweeny, Larry, Saugatuck-Douglas History Museum/Shorey Cottage/Pump House

Interpretative Labels

Label

Michael Sampson Sweeney 1947 - 2020 Pumphouse at Mt. Baldhead 2016 | tempera on canvas Notes: Michael was born in Midland Michigan on July 20, 1947. He graduated from Midland High School and went on to serve in the US Army during Vietnam. Early in life, Mike’s mom introduced him to an art program where developed his talent as a pencil and ink artist. He later painted impressionistic portraits and landscapes. He was also a poet and historian who completed books on wine, history and culture. Michael, along with his wife, Spring, was a founding member of the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society. Collection: Saugatuck Douglas History Center 2018 Gift of: Michael Sampson Sweeney

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2017-05-22

Create Date

May 22, 2017

Update Date

April 21, 2025