Gift of Casimera Konopka, 2000.60.0 Photograph by David Stansbury © 2013 The Connecticut Hist ...

Green Ledge Lighthouse

PainterPainted by Joseph Konopka (1932-)

Date2000

MediumPainting; acryllic on canvas in wood frame

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (stretcher height x width): 15 3/4 x 30in. (40 x 76.2cm) Frame (height x width x depth): 16 3/4 x 30 3/4 x 2in. (42.5 x 78.1 x 5.1cm)

ClassificationsPainting

Credit LineGift of Casimera Konopka

Object number2000.60.0

DescriptionA cylindrical metal lighthouse is located atop a rocky breakwater. Sailboats are at left and right. The boat at the right is towing a dinghy and has the number "J / C / 651 / 103" on its sail. Additional sailboats are in the background.

NotesSubject Note: Green Ledge Lighthouse (also known as Green's Ledge Lighthouse), off Norwalk, Connecticut, was built in 1902. It was automated in 1972 and continues to serve as an aid to navigation.

Status

Not on view