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by Joann Vitali
$13.50
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Our wooden holiday ornaments are 1/2" thick, approximately 4" tall, and include a string for easy hanging and a magnet on the back for use on refrigerators. Ornaments are available in six different shapes, including: stars, hearts, bells, trees, ovals, and stockings.
Design Details
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
Care Instructions
Gently clean with a damp cloth.
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1 - 2 business days
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...
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,...
$13.50
Alex Mir
Congratulations on your well deserved sale, Joann!
Gull G
💖💖💖 Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!💖💖💖
Adrian Evans
Congratulations on your sale
Sunil Kapadia
Congratulations!
Lisa Phillips
Beautiful contrasts...lovely piece, Congrats on your sale ..fav..Lisa
Barbara Milton
This is wonderful. Love the colors of the buoys against the gray shingles !
Donna Doherty
Oh I like the selective coloring on this! Well done! v
Joann Vitali replied:
Thank you very much!
Janis Tafoya
Lovely...L
Joann Vitali replied:
Thank you Janis:))
Brian Chase
Great image...well done!
Joann Vitali replied:
Thank you Brian:)
Chris Berry
Wonderful work. Love the selective color and the textures are outstanding.
Joann Vitali replied:
Thanks so much Chris!
Robert Knight
Nice work. Great subject. Featured.
Joann Vitali replied:
Thank you Robert!