Wright's Pavilion by Swenson

Painting

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Wright's Pavilion by Swenson

Entry/Object ID

2023.59.09

Description

Watercolor of the arched-roof Wright's Pavilion on Lake Street in the 1980s when it served as Kit Lane's Saugatuck Historical Museum. The 3/4 view of the building shows Kalamazoo Lake behind the building on the left side. An electric pole slices the composition nearly in half. Signed Swenson Artwork is matted and protected by clear plastic wrap.

Type of Painting

On paper

Artwork Details

Medium

Watercolor

Context

The painting was acquired from the Kit and Art Lane estate.

Collection

Artworks, Buildings: Commercial

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.59

Source or Donor

Lakeshore Event Center/Tressa Mills

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Swenson

Dimensions

Dimension Description

including mat

Height

9 in

Width

11 in

Location

Shelf

AC shelf 03

Room

Art Conservation Room

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

415 Lake/Wright's Pavilion

General Notes

Note

2023 auction description: Watercolor of Saugatuck Historical Museum by "Swenson." Undated, signed Swenson. Approx. 9"x11" OA; 5.75"x8" SS. Part of a Saugatuck/Douglas Art Collection.

Create Date

December 19, 2023

Update Date

September 4, 2024