Quarry, Rockland, Maine
Object Detail
Artist
Date
Circa 1921
Period
20th century
Media
Oil on canvas
Measurements
32 1/4 x 40 1/8 x 7/8 inches (unframed)
39 3/4 x 48 x 2 3/8 inches (framed)
39 3/4 x 48 x 2 3/8 inches (framed)
Classification
Subject Category
Quarry rock
Landscape
Landscape
Credit Line
Museum purchase, 1974.1924
Accession No
74.1924
Context
Paul King’s painting shows the high cliffs created by years of quarrying limestone in Rockland for the lime industry, the remains of which can be seen today off Limerock St., and the one remaining lime kiln can be seen on North Main St., (across from Dunkin’ Donuts). To process lime, each kiln burned five cord per day for a total of five processing days.
Featured in “Maine and American Art: Farnsworth Art Museum” with thanks to the Henry Luce Foundation and Wyeth Foundation for American Art.
Featured in “Maine and American Art: Farnsworth Art Museum” with thanks to the Henry Luce Foundation and Wyeth Foundation for American Art.