Christopher Blossom - Pilot Schooner Gracie S.

Ships navigating into and out of the harbors around San Francisco in the late nineteenth century were typically met by a pilot, a local seaman familiar with the shallow waters around the coastline. After directing the ship through the waters, the pilot would return to his schooner and await the next ship. The pilot schooner Gracie S . traveled waters around San Francisco from the nineteenth to the early twentieth century, tirelessly aiding larger ships in their passage.

While working on this painting, I was really interested by the play of light on the sail against the dark blue sky, and by the contrast of the boat against the water. The artist used the original plans for the ship Gracie S . as a reference, as well as shots of the shoreline around Alcatraz. Pilot Schooner Gracie S. , Becalmed off Alcatraz is a striking tribute to ocean, sky and the labors of men. - CB

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Christopher Blossom - Pilot Schooner Gracie S.


Release Year: 2007
Size: 24 x 18
Form: limited edition giclée on canvas
Edition Size: 75
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Custom Framing: available upon request

Product Code: BLOPI1
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