Franklin Stanwood, (American, 1852-1888)
Passing Montauk Point, c. 1880
Oil on canvas
18"h x 30"w
Private collection
Montauk Point State Park is located in the hamlet of Montauk, at the eastern tip of Long Island in New York. Montauk Point is the easternmost extremity of the South Fork of Long Island.
The park contains the Montauk Point Light, seen above, which was authorized by the Second Congress, under President George Washington in 1792. More on Montauk Point State Park
Stanwood was born at the Portland Alms House in 1852 and was immediately adopted by Capt. Gideon Stanwood of Gorham. He was educated in the Portland Public Schools. He eventually became a sailor and later a painter. He was known for painting nautical themes as well as house portraits.
Stanwood died of tuberculosis at the age of 36. More on Franklin Stanwood
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