"Maine Woodsman" a print by Robert E. Goodier
Item Number: 163
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
"The crunch of stamping hooves on snow, the tang of wood smoke, the hush of the forest on the crisp, cold air. This is the proud heritage of wintertime in the Maine woods. Months of hibernation, yet back-breaking work in the outdoors, would culminate in the river drives of spring."
Artist: Robert E. Goodier, 1925 - 2000
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware
Education: Graduated - Museum College of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Background: Working in both oil and transparent water color, Mr. Goodier is best known for his historic and marine paintings. Mr. Goodier felt that in addition to artistic merit, historic paintings must be accurate to the minutest detail, which entails countless hours of research.
22x18 overall print size, 18 x 13.5 sight/image size. This item is not framed.
Special Instructions
Industry in the Area, Then & Now
By: The late Robert Goodier
Commissioned By: Machias Savings Bank
In furtherance of the bank's desire to serve the community, promote the arts, and preserve the history of the area, seven paintings have been commissioned depicting historic industries. These paintings illustrate the industry, growth, and diversity of Machias, both then and now.