Motif #1 by danapommet
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Motif #1 is located on Bradley Wharf in the harbor of Rockport, Massachusetts, and 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 artists due to the composition and lighting of its location as well as being a symbol of New England maritime life. In the 1930s, painter John Buckley used the shack as his studio. He sold it to the town in 1945, dedicated "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 appears weather-beaten even when new, and keeping the area clear of overhead wires, traffic signs and advertising.
The shack was destroyed during the Blizzard of 1978, but an exact duplicate was constructed that same year. Information from Wikipedia.
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They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (17)
gorgeous!!!
excellent marina landscape
Fantastic capture and wonderful story behind this building(s) thank you
wonderful
Another gorgeous shot Dana, excellent photo!
I love that the town goes to such extremes to keep this building so well preserved. Great to see. Lovely capture Dana.
Interesting!
wonderful colors and capture!
bonne photo!!
Beautiful shot...Love fishing
Now THIS is New England at a glance. What a wonderful photo!! And quite a history behind this building! I'm really glad to see that they made sure there are no wires, etc. marring the view. There is nothing worse than taking a picture of an old place and having telephone poles/wires/billboards ruining the picture.
Beautiful work...looks like w wonderful place to kick back and relax :)
Lovely capture, they must be the floats hung on the side!!!!
really beautiful
Yes, I can see this as the subject of many paintings; it's a beautiful spot and building. Excellent capture!
Kool textures in this keen kapture of the old shack, or replica of the shack, and environs, Dana. I had heard of the famous Blizzard of 1888, but never of the one in 1978.
Perfect shot Dana!!! :)