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| Year of creation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 109 W × 76 H × 5 D cm |
| Type of art | painting |
| Style | fine art |
| Genre | history |
| Materials | oil, canvas |
| Type of packaging | cardboard box |
Description of the Artwork “Potomac”
The USS Potomac was built in 1934 as the Coast Guard Cutter Electra. The 165-foot vessel, In 1936, renamed the USS Potomac served as Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Presidential Yacht until his death in 1945. After many adventures and many owners – including Elvis Presley at one point – she was seized as a front for drug smugglers – and she sank. Restored and now opened to the public in San Francisco Bay.
Brad Thomas, United States
Each piece of my art has historical significance, so there is always a unique and fascinating story to tell about the painting. In today’s world of mass produced “sameness” there was a time when we created modes of transportation that were functional but also works of art. I take these unique and beautiful objects and place them where they were seen and shined in the past.