Singing Sands

Painting

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Feb. 5, 2024, after cleaning by Miller Fenwood in January 2024

Name/Title

Singing Sands

Entry/Object ID

2023.60.01

Description

Oil painting by Carl Hoerman of Lake Michigan dunes. The center of the composition is dominated by the purple tones of a shadow on a dune face. In the distance, Lake Michigan is lit by a setting sun concealed by clouds. Sparse grasses dot the foreground sands. The painting includes an original gilt frame with scroll details in the corners.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Subject

Landscape

Context

This painting was purchased from the Hoerman studio in Saugatuck and kept in the family until its donation to the SDHC.

Collection

Artworks, Carl Hoerman

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.60

Source or Donor

Ullmann, Nancy

Acquisition Method

Donation, unconditional

Dimensions

Dimension Description

including frame

Height

32 in

Width

36 in

Location

Room

2nd floor gallery/conference room

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Cleaned by Miller Fenwood in January 2024

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Hoerman, Carl 1885-1955

Create Date

February 5, 2024

Update Date

April 29, 2025