The Coast of Maine, near Stonington
Signed lower left: P. Strisik
Description
In 1951, Strisik moved to the North Shore art colony of Rockport, Massachusetts, where he established a studio, and soon after opened the Strisik Gallery on Main Street, next to the Rockport Art Association. From here his reputation for painting New England scenes grew into a thriving career. Not only did he begin exhibiting widely in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, but he also gained a reputation as a teacher. Paul could often be found standing on the brick sidewalk outside of his gallery, conducting workshops. His technique involved creating several plein-air oil sketches before completing the final version of the scene in the studio. This process allowed him to experiment with different atmospheres and light effects, characteristics he is now known for.
Provenance
Private collection, Rockport, Massachusetts
With Vose Galleries, Boston, inventory no. 36464, March 2015
To private collection, Irvington, Virginia, September 2015 to present
Inscriptions
Labels
- Previous Vose Galleries label, inventory no. 36464
- Artist’s label with painting description
- Rockport Art Association exhibition label, 2014
Exhibitions
- Paul Strisik, N.A.: The Artist & His Collection, Rockport Art Association, October 4 – November 16, 2014
- Paul Strisik, N.A.: A Single Blade of Grass, Vose Galleries, Boston, October 3 – November 14, 2015
Literature
Illustrated on page 13 of the Vose Galleries exhibition catalogue
Condition
Excellent. The painting is not lined and has no obvious in-paint.
