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"On the Waterfront", Nine Sailors at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1946 Oil Painting

About the Item

Painted just after the end of World War II in a style that could be called Art Deco meets Mid Century, this striking painting depicts nine sailors in their Navy uniforms, most of them quietly conversing while one of them is seated, reading the newspaper. Sited at the legendary Brooklyn Navy Yard, the sailors are standing on a pier with the Manhattan skyline behind them. The figures have an attenuated, Mannerist appearance, with long legs, broad shoulders and statuesque faces. The painting is oil on canvas and dated "1946." It is signed, though the signature is difficult to decipher. (Dimensions include frame.)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1946
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865141241912

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