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PILOT SCHOONER GRACIE S.
BECALMED OFF ALCATRAZ
by Christopher Blossom
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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, artist Chris Blossom said, “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. The Pilot Schooner
is a striking tribute to ocean, sky, and the labors of men.
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Limited Edition Canvas
