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Motif no 1 - Red Fish Shack Poster
by Joann Vitali
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Motif no 1 - Red Fish Shack poster by Joann Vitali. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Motif Number 1, located on Bradley Wharf in the harbor town of Rockport, Massachusetts, is a fishing shack well known to students of art and art... more
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Artist's Description
Motif Number 1, located on Bradley Wharf in the harbor town of Rockport, Massachusetts, is a fishing shack well known to students of art and art history as "the most often-painted building in America".
Built in the 1840s as Rockport became home to a colony of artists and fishermen, the shack became a favorite subject of painters due to the composition and lighting of its location as well as being a symbol of New England maritime life. Painter Lester Hornby (1882-1956) is believed to be the first to call the shack "Motif Number 1" a reference to its being the favorite subject of the town's painters, and the name achieved general acceptance.
In the 1930s, painter John Buckley used the shack as his studio. He sold it to the town in 1945. In 1945, the town of Rockport purchased the Motif as a monument to Rockporters who had served in the Armed Services. The town, recognizing its iconic value, has taken pains to preserve both its structure and appearance, finding a red paint which...
About Joann Vitali
I specialize in Fine Art Wall Decor for Home, Business and the Hospitality Industry. Fine Art Photography that brings you the essence and spirit of Boston and it's eclectic neighborhoods, as well as the flavors of all things New England, into your home & heart. • You can view 12 pieces from my Boston North End Collection hanging in Tresca Italian Restaurant on Hanover Street. Boston, Ma. - I am very honored to have a series of art from my Boston collection featured in the January 20th 2016 episode of Criminal Minds. - I have also been chosen as this years recipient of "2016 Best of Houzz Award" by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building,...
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Greg Jackson
Great shot, Joann, and congrats on the contest.
Joann Vitali replied:
Thank you Greg:)
Deb Cloer
Beautiful red color and great texure! Congrats Joann on Winning the contest I hosted for favorite photograph featuring a building! v/f/c
Joann Vitali replied:
Thank you very much Deb! I'm glad you like it!!:)