The Farther Shore, (Westport), 1956, an original watercolor and gouache painting by California artist Hardie Gramatky.
"Painted when the Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) was being built through Saugatuck, Connecticut, in the mid-50s. Awarded an American Watercolor Society award in 1973 and chosen for the 106th Annual AWS traveling exhibit 1973-1974. Purchased by Mrs. M. B. Merryman of San Diego, and sold at auction in 2009."
Courtesy of daughter-Linda Gramatky Smith
Exhibited: "This Enchanted Land, American Regionalism 1930 - Today", at the Fallbrook Art Center, May 19th - July 1st, 2012.
Winner:Helen Gapen Oehler Award, American Watercolor Society, 1973
Award of Distinction, Mainstream's, 1975