Name/Title
Morosoff, Vadmin Vladimirovich (b. 1874) "On the Rocks"Entry/Object ID
2025.900.FA18210Tags
Oil PaintingDescription
This dramatic view of a coastal shoreline and shipwreck is lit in light pinks and blues of twilight. At left, a rocky coast and cliffs in the background; in the foreground, breaking waves and foamy aquamarines. The abandoned ship itself tilts upon rocks and amidst ocean swells testifying to the area’s danger. A few tattered remnants of sails leave us wondering what happened, and how long ago.Collection
Mt. Morris TB Hospital FAP CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Morosoff, Vadmin VladimirovichDate made
1936Condition
Overall Condition
Very PoorDate Examined
Jul 27, 2025Notes
5+ cracks throughout entirely, 35+ chips thorughout entirely/left side/middle, 1 scratch lower left corner, protrusions/warping/wooden canvas/frame press against upper right corner/throughout entirety/edgesRecommendations
needs frame, significant paint missingProvenance
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' for supporting documents, and general historic and research information.
