Model Ship "Idlewild"

c. 1938

Frank Gray

Associated Names
Frank Gray

Artist, American, 1889 - 1962

This is a painting of a paddle steamer named Idlewild. The image depicts a side view of the steamboat, showcasing intricate details such as the railings, lifeboats, smokestack, and the red paddle wheel with a white star in the center. The boat's name, Idlewild, is prominently displayed on its side. The steamboat features flags, including an American flag. The style of the painting is reminiscent of folk or naïve art, characterized by its straightforward design and attention to detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil paint on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36.7 x 49.2 cm (14 7/16 x 19 3/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 51" long; 12" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15365

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 627, no. 2236

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: FRANK H. GRAY

Wikidata ID

Q64569980

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