Motif #1 by danapommet

Photography • Architecture • posted on Jul 10, 2010

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Description

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. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (17)

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bimm3d

10:32PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

gorgeous!!!

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Richardphotos

10:47PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

excellent marina landscape

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Faemike55

10:55PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Fantastic capture and wonderful story behind this building(s) thank you

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Texas3D

11:04PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

wonderful

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mgtcs

11:07PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

Another gorgeous shot Dana, excellent photo!

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tennesseecowgirl

11:47PM | Sat, 10 July 2010

I love that the town goes to such extremes to keep this building so well preserved. Great to see. Lovely capture Dana.

whaleman

2:22AM | Sun, 11 July 2010

Interesting!

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flavia49

7:12AM | Sun, 11 July 2010

wonderful colors and capture!

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jmb007

8:39AM | Sun, 11 July 2010

bonne photo!!

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MagikUnicorn

9:21AM | Sun, 11 July 2010

Beautiful shot...Love fishing

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Erestorfan

9:55AM | Sun, 11 July 2010

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.

withinme

10:22AM | Sun, 11 July 2010

Beautiful work...looks like w wonderful place to kick back and relax :)

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jendellas

3:23PM | Sun, 11 July 2010

Lovely capture, they must be the floats hung on the side!!!!

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sandra46

4:42PM | Sun, 11 July 2010

really beautiful

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MrsRatbag

6:19PM | Sun, 11 July 2010

Yes, I can see this as the subject of many paintings; it's a beautiful spot and building. Excellent capture!

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goodoleboy

6:34PM | Sun, 11 July 2010

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.

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