Object ID	N0025.1961
Title	Peaches Point, Marblehead
Artist	Frost, John Orne Johnson
Object Name	Painting
Early Date	1922
Late Date	1928
Exhibit label line3	J. O. J. Frost received little public recognition during his lifetime, but today his marine paintings are appreciated as vibrant works that combine his folk aesthetic with a profound knowledge of local history. As an elderly man, Frost painted the memories of his youth and the extensive history of his native town, Marblehead, Massachusetts. In this painting, he depicts the topography of Peaches Point shortly after European settlement but before any major changes. The current business district is located at "Marblehead to Be." On the point marked "Fort" is Fort Sewall. Built in 1742 and still standing today, the Fort played an important role in Marblehead's history.
Description	Peaches Point, Marblehead
Classification	Folk Art--Painting/Drawing--Scene--Landscape
Dimensions	H-26 W-63 inches
Material	Oil on wallboard
Place of Origin	Marblehead, Essex County, MA

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Last modified on: November 04, 2005