Contributed by Bob and Callie Connor through Westport Island History Committee
Description
This mural adorns the east back wall of the stair hall of the Cornelius Tarbox, Jr. House. This panel, which is perpendicular to the weeping willow panel on the north wall, is a tranquil scene of a small house standing on the shore beneath a rugged, towering cliff. On the beach, nets dry on supports while two fisherman appear to be pulling and poling a dory, or skiff, ashore. A variety of boats are seen offshore in a wide panorama, with the most distant ones skillfully rendered in atmospheric perspective.
Cornelius Tarbox, Jr. (1785-1858) built the house containing these marine murals in 1848-1850. He was one of the wealthiest landowners on the island, owning shares in vessels as well as farm land and stock. He also had a store on the shore of his property which served fishermen and island residents.
About This Item
- Title: Fishermen's house mural, Westport Island, ca. 1858
- Creator: Flutter Focus Photography
- Creation Date: 2016
- Subject Date: circa 1858
- Location: Westport Island, Lincoln County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: CorTarboxHouse.Mural.31.circa1858
- Collection: Cornelius Tarbox House Murals
- Object Type: Image
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