Name/Title
Candell, Victor (1903-1977) "Boats"Entry/Object ID
2025.900.FA18128Description
Multiple small craft boats of different shapes, sizes and colors are moored alongside a wooden dock. The water is calm enough to see a green look-out tower, the blue sky, and white clouds in its reflection. The water level, however, appears to be low. Buildings, trees, and a small town occupy the background of this piece, including a large brick church at the top of the hill. Predominantly earth-toned, including various shades of greens, browns, and reds. Two American flags and two crosses prominently stand out, suggesting patriotism and religion.Collection
Mt. Morris TB Hospital FAP CollectionCondition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
Jul 20, 2025Notes
1+ cracks top edges/throughout upper half, 3+ chips throughout entirely, 1 hole upper left corner, peeling/pencil marks/portrusion throughout entirely/lower right corner/upper right cornerRecommendations
requires repairs for chipped paintProvenance
Provenance Detail
Created under the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project (1930s–1940s), this collection of easel paintings was originally installed at the Mount Morris Tuberculosis Sanitorium in Livingston County, New York. Following the sanitorium’s closure in 1970, the artworks were abandoned and remained in storage until their rediscovery decades later. Now preserved and exhibited by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts (GVCA), the collection is housed at the New Deal Museum in Mount Morris. Current efforts include digitization, high-resolution photography, and the creation of an online archive to ensure long-term public access and research availability.General Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
See the entry titled 'New Deal Collection Documents' for supporting documents, and general historic and research information.
