This is a painting of a paddle steamer named Idlewild. The image depicts a side view of the steamboat, showcasing intricate details such as the railings, lifeboats, smokestack, and the red paddle wheel with a white star in the center. The boat's name, Idlewild, is prominently displayed on its side. The steamboat features flags, including an American flag. The style of the painting is reminiscent of folk or naïve art, characterized by its straightforward design and attention to detail.

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Model Ship "Idlewild"

Frank Gray (American, 1889 - 1962)

c. 1938

Medium: oil paint on paper
Classification: Index of American Design
Dimensions: overall: 36.7 x 49.2 cm (14 7/16 x 19 3/8 in.) ; Original IAD Object: 51" long; 12" high
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Index of American Design
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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