This unusual structure was located south of the city of Newburgh, NY, in the 1800s
This unusual dilapidated structure was first depicted more than a century ago by the great pen and ink artist Harry Fenn in Volume Two of “Picturesque American.” His drawing inspired this painting. Instead of using his shoreline viewpoint this scene depicts the site the way it may have appeared from the river. Structures used for this purpose were commonly built at a much smaller scale and used primarily in shops to heat and steam planks for bending. The artistic attraction this facility held was its unusual size, its obvious shipbuilding function, and the combined effect of its irregular architectural forms. Adding further to its interest is its relatively poor condition. Exactly how ship’s planks were formed in this building is not known, however its existence is well documented and, if for no other reason, Hudson River landmarks like this add to the great historical legacy of New York’s principle and storied waterway.
Image size approximate
Type: Giclée Edition ~ Signed & Numbered Prints
Image size: 14 x 20 inches
Price: 175.00
