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It’s possible that somewhere there is a Sung Harbor represented by this painting, but it’s more likely a typographical misreading of Snug Harbor—just across the water from New York on Staten Island. Sailor’s Snug Harbor was created in 1833 via a…

Six spokes radiate from a solar disc in the center of this circular design, organizing concentric rings of color based upon traditional Mexican blankets. At the outer edge we see a knotted fringe. Altamirano worked in Western New York as a migrant…

Alger paints a beautiful bouquet of pink, red and yellow chrysanthemums in a yellow vase. What strikes you immediately is the balance of his painting, the chrysanthemums rising symmetrically to fill the frame, their leaves drooping down to further…

Six spotted lilies are surrounded by snapdragons, zinnias, and an incongruous “Radio” calendula. This latter flower, along with the lily stamens, appear to have been chosen for their delicate pointed shapes. Most of Alger’s still live is painted in…

Alger's painting here depicts a lovely still life of a flowery plant which gives off a warm vibe with with its relatively light colors. Green and light red are the prominent colors in this illustration of a species closely related to sunflowers.…

A clean sunny painting that shows a chapel next to a tall tree, beneath a light blue sky. Painted very smoothly with little to no noticeable brush strokes, this illustrates a warm and amiable picture with a pleasant vibe. Boasts a green, light sky…