Laser Race

Print

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Laser Race

Entry/Object ID

2026.28.06

Description

Color digital print of a flotilla of small, open, Laser-class sailboats racing across Kalamazoo Lake with the steamship Keewatin and the Red Dock in the background. The artist used digital tools to add impressionistic streaks to a photo original. The print is numbered 1/150 and signed "Leben." The print is mounted on white foam-core board and encased in a cellophane-type envelope. The artist, John Leben, is identified by a label attached to the back of the mat.

Type of Print

Digital Print

Artwork Details

Subject Person or Organization

Saugatuck Yacht Club, Keewatin (ship)

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Kalamazoo Lake

Context

The Laser class craft, referred to as the ILCA Dinghy in Olympic competition, is a single-handed racing sailboat. The Saugatuck Yacht Club maintains a fleet of Lasers for their sailing programs.

Collection

Artworks, Clubs and social organizations, Nautical

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2026.28

Source or Donor

Thieda, Sandra

Made/Created

Artist

Leben, John

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

lower right in white margins

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

16 in

Location

Shelf

AC shelf 03

Room

Art Conservation Room

Create Date

September 27, 2026

Update Date

September 27, 2026