John Mecray Limited Edition Remarque - New York Harbour #886/950

Description: New York Harbour (Remarque) Artist: John Mecray Dimensions: 24 3/8" x 39" Remarque #: 886 Edition: 950 This is a is new, signed and numbered print by the artist. It has been stored flat in acid free sleeve, out of direct sunlight, and has never been framed. We have been an authorized dealer for John Mecray for over 25 years and have many of his prints and remarques in our inventory or available to us directly from the artist. Our agreement with the artist specifies we list all of his prints at full retail price. Please let us know if you have any questions. About Remarques: A remarque is an original and unique pencil drawing done by the artist in the bottom margin on a limited edition print from the edition. The subjects of the drawing is usually created from the subject and theme of the print itself. About This Print: John Mecray, in portraying a pivotal moment in yachting history, has departed from his close in fast moving nautical art images to put the viewer on the deck of the ship Citizen as she enters New York Harbor on May 14, 1851. The newly launched schooner America, still in primer, can be seen running out the East River for her trials against the sloop Maria. This carefully researched nautical art painting includes all of the landmarks that were visible on the skyline: from the Hudson River on the left to Castle Garden and Battery Park to the US Customs House. The Hamilton Avenue Ferry can be seen in the East River behind America. Brooklyn and the South Ferry are behind the sloop Maria. Castle Garden on Governor's Island and two sidewheel towboats with early crosshead engines complete the panorama. Artist's Biography: Firmly established as one of the world’s premier marine painters, John MeCray’s paintings and limited edition prints have earned him an international reputation for excellence. MeCray grew up in Cape May, New Jersey, one block away from the Atlantic Ocean. Upon completing high school, he was accepted at the Philadelphia College of Art where he majored in illustration and painting. MeCray’s career as a freelance illustrator began even before his graduation in 1961. The following year he was asked back to his alma mater to teach a weekly drawing class. In 1976, after his third offshore sailing trip to the Virgin Islands, he gave up his successful Philadelphia based illustration career and moved to Newport, Rhode Island to fully devote himself to marine painting. Offshore yacht deliveries between New England, Bermuda, and the Caribbean have given the artist a personal knowledge of the effects of wind, sea and light on a variety of sailing vessels. His masterful paintings of classic racing yachts clearly convey their power and grace. Experience, perspective and passion for maritime art set his work apart in a field known for richness in tradition. Payment: Orders within the state of California will 8.5% sales tax upon sale. Payment must be received within 72 hours of winning bid. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover. Multiple orders can be combined with no additional shipping. Shipping: We guarantee your item will arrive in mint condition. This item ships via UPS insured for FREE in the United States and expedited shipping is available upon request on all items. Import duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. About The Gallery: Scrimshaw Gallery is home to the most complete selection of nautical art, scrimshaw, paintings and prints, knives, sculptures and other collectibles. Scrimshaw Gallery represents many of the leading maritime artists working today. Also, Scrimshaw Gallery has the largest collection of contemporary scrimshaw done by the finest artists working in the U.S. We are dedicated to bringing fine art to the experienced collector as well as introducing the fine art of collecting to the novice collector.

Price: 1400 USD

Location: Sausalito, California

End Time: 2025-01-12T19:07:22.000Z

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