Boat Launch by Peggy Boyce

Oil painting of boats in the water framed by a boat launch

Oil painting of boats in the water framed by a boat launch

Name/Title

Boat Launch by Peggy Boyce

Entry/Object ID

2013.35.07

Description

Oil Painting of boats in Lake Kalamazoo, painted by Peggy Boyce. framed in a 2.5 wood frame with glass.

Type of Painting

Panel

Context

This is likely the Pier Marina that was at the west side of the northern end of the Blue Star Highway bridge.

Collection

Artworks

Cataloged By

Voss, Mary

Acquisition

Accession

2013.35

Source or Donor

Jillson, Ronald Lynn 1947-

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Arthur Jillson

Made/Created

Artist

Boyce, Peggy (Webster) 1932-2021

Date made

1965 - 1975

Lexicon

Search Terms

Painting of boats by a dock on Lake Kalamazoo

Dimensions

Height

16 in

Width

20 in

Location

Shelf

AC bay 08

Room

Art Conservation Room

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Boyce, Peggy (Webster) 1932-2021, Pier Marina/Saugatuck Marine 1947-1970s

Interpretative Labels

Label

Peggy Boyce Born: c. 1930 The Marina c. 1960? | oil on canvas board Notes: Peggy Boyce was raised in an artistic family; her grandmother was an early member of the Saugatuck Art Association, and her mother studied at Ox-Bow. When her eight children were all in school, Boyce returned to Grand Valley State University to obtain a teaching certificate. She taught art at West Ottawa High School in Holland, 1973 - 1994. In addition to painting, Peggy works with paper making, weaving and jewelry design. This image captures a marina on the Douglas side of Kalamazoo Lake. In the distance we see the Big Pavilion. Collection: Saugatuck Douglas History Center Gift of: Peggy Boyce

General Notes

Note

Notes: Peggy Boyce painted for Arthur Jillson the owner of Saugatuck Marine Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2013-10-07

Create Date

October 7, 2013

Update Date

October 21, 2025