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Boats on the water
- Creator:
- Mary Lincoln Beckwith
- Location:
- Unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1920-1960
- Materials:
- paper, watercolor
- Measurements:
- overall: 10 in x 16 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.0852
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This watercolor on heavy textured paper was painted by President Abraham Lincoln's great-granddaughter Mary Lincoln Beckwith, also known as Peggy Beckwith. It features a body of water on which several sailing vessels can be seen. The largest vessel appears to be a cargo ship with two sailboats nearby. In the foreground is a small fishing boat on which two men can be seen. In the background are several sailboats of various sizes. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum