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)
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
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.
Object number2000.60.0
MarkingsOn backing, on label, printed in black ink, "JOSEPH KONOPKA / 26 SNOWDEN PLACE / GLEN RIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07028 / U.S.A. / (973) 748-3485"A printout with a photograph of the artist and the artist's biography is also affixed to the backing.InscribedOn back, on folded edge of canvas, in black crayon, "'GREEN LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE' (NORWALK, CONNECTICUT) Joseph Konopka 2000 ©"
On foamcore backing, in black marker, "'GREEN LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE' / (NORWALK, CONNECTICUT' [sic] / Joseph Konopka / 2000"
On back of frame, inner molding, lower right, in black ink, "2000.60.0"
On back of frame, outer molding, lower right, in black ink, "2000.60.0"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.
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Jurgan Frederick Huge
about 1865
E.C. Kellogg & Co.
1852-1853
