Vtg “OMAR D. CONGER” Ship Great Lakes Artist J. Clary 59/180 Signed Framed Black & White Maritime Art

Vtg “OMAR D. CONGER” Ship Great Lakes Artist J. Clary 59/180 Signed Framed Black & White Maritime Art

This piece is from our large collection of vintage Great Lakes art.

We have several of J. Clary works of art, all of them were purchased in the early 1980's at the Coach House Art Gallery in Indian Village, Detroit, Michigan. The gallery was owned by Nona Herzog.

The history of the "Omar D. Conger" is typed on the back of the piece.

This little ferry steamer was built in 1882 and was a popular excursion boat in the Lake St. Clair Territory for many years.

11 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ x 2"

Biography of J. Clary:

Artist Jim Clary was an avid shipwreck historian and enthusiast, and he took part in the 1981 search to find the wreck of the Titanic. As the official artist for the search, painter Jim Clary chronicled the findings in his artwork. He has also painted depictions of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, which was lost in Lake Superior in 1975, and he had an expansive knowledge of Great Lakes folklore and history.

Artist Jim Clary was born in Iowa in 1939, and fought in the Vietnam War as a member of the Air Force. The revenue from Jim Clary seascape paintings was frequently donated to charities. Historical enthusiasts can find incredible likenesses of vessels and coastal towns from bygone eras.

Appropriately framed in a beautiful wood and black raised design. The frame has a few nicked areas. Could be easily touched up.

Wonderful piece of maritime, Great Lakes history and art.

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