Name/Title
Wright's Pavilion by C.V. FulpenEntry/Object ID
2023.59.08Description
Pastel of the arched-roof Wright's Pavilion on Lake Street in the 1980s when it served as Kit Lane's Saugatuck Historical Museum. The white building is rendered in a realist style with bright sunshine casting distinct shadows and illuminating a strip of sand, or very dry grass, in front of the building.
Signed C.V. Fulpen Sept 1981
Artwork behind glass with "grasscloth" beige mat with red accent stripe and black 1.5" wood frameType of Drawing
PastelContext
The painting was acquired from the Kit and Art Lane estate.Collection
ArtworksCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2023.59Source or Donor
Lakeshore Event Center/Tressa MillsAcquisition Method
PurchaseMade/Created
Artist
Fulpen, Cornelius Van 1905-2018Date made
1981Dimensions
Dimension Description
including frameHeight
16 inWidth
22 inLocation
Room
2nd floor gallery/conference roomRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
415 Lake/Wright's PavilionGeneral Notes
Note
2023 auction description:
Pastel of Saugatuck Historical Museum by C.V. Fulpen
1981 Original pastel of Saugatuck Historial Museum by C.V. Fulpen. Signed, Dated. Approx. 16.5"x22" OA; 10.5"x13.25" SS. Piece has not been removed from frame for examination. Part of a Saugatuck/Douglas Art Collection.Create Date
December 19, 2023Update Date
April 30, 2025