Saugatuck Ferry

Painting

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Saugatuck Ferry by Gerger

Saugatuck Ferry by Gerger

Name/Title

Saugatuck Ferry

Entry/Object ID

2019.17.07

Tags

Collecting the Art Coast

Description

Oil painting on canvas of the Saugatuck Chain Ferry painted by Max Gerger in 1946. The painting depicts a chain ferry close to the east-shore ferry landing with a cruiser-style boat and the Mt. Baldhead Hotel visible on the left side of the composition.

Type of Painting

Easel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil

Collection

Artworks, 1850 Chain ferries and landings/stores

Cataloged By

Voss, Mary

Acquisition

Accession

2019.17

Source or Donor

Decker, Susan (Gerger)

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist

Gerger, Max 1910-1973

Date made

1946

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Width

23 in

Location

Shelf

AC bay 07

Room

Art Conservation Room

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Interpretative Labels

Label

Max Gerger 1910-1973 Saugatuck Ferry 1946 | oil on canvas The old chain ferry scow is about to land on east side of the Kalamazoo River, where the next load of passengers awaits. Max Gerger was born in Reese, Michigan, but lived and worked in Detroit for most of his life. An admirer of the Ashcan School of New York, Gerger studied with George Rich, a student of Robert Henri. Mr. Gerger held executive positions in the commercial art field and was well-known for historical illustration. He spent many summers painting in Saugatuck where he often sketched the weathered faces of local fishermen and dockside scenes. Collection: Saugatuck-Douglas History Center Gift of: Susan (Gerger) Decker Accession: 2019.17

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2019-05-06

Create Date

May 6, 2019

Update Date

October 2, 2025