Boat Yard by Bert N. Petri

Name/Title

Boat Yard by Bert N. Petri

Entry/Object ID

2025.39.05

Description

Watercolor painting of two, tarp-covered sailboats and a cruiser up on storage cradles. The boats are on an empty yard with a lake and evergreen trees in the background. Framed behind glass with a double white and brown mats and .25" silver-tone metal frame. Attached to the glass is a gold-tone plaque that reads "Bert N. Petic, Village of Douglas, 1986" The correct artist's name is Bert N. Petri.

Type of Painting

On paper

Artwork Details

Medium

Watercolor

Context

Artist bio from "The Complete Guide To Painting Water" by Bert Petri: Since 1987 Bert Petri and his wife, Cheri (also an artist), have operated their own gallery in the beautiful harbor town of Pentwater on Lake Michigan. Art lovers and collectors will find Bert's creations in homes, colleges, museums and government and corporate offices throughout the U.S. and the world. View more of Bert's work at www.ourgallery-petri.com. [dead link]

Collection

Artworks, Nautical

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2025.39

Made/Created

Artist

Petri, Bert N. 1925-2009

Date made

circa 1986

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

lower left corner

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Width

24 in

Dimension Notes

View: 13" high x 17" wide

Location

Shelf

AC bay 17

Room

Art Conservation Room

Create Date

October 7, 2025

Update Date

October 20, 2025