'Untitled - Venice', 1908, Boyer Gonzales, Sr.
In a letter to his sister-in-law written in May 1908, Boyer Gonzales described Venice, Italy as “a dreamland of enchantment...Surely it is the Show City of the World.”
Gift of Mrs. Boyer Gonzales, Jr. (88.009.100)
'Lake Como', 1908, Boyer Gonzales, Sr.
Lake Como is a resort area in northern Italy’s Lombardy region. The artist painted this scene during the spring of 1908.
Gift of Boyer Gonzales, Jr. (80.124.8)
'Cathedral of St. Mark', 1908, Boyer Gonzales, Sr.
The Cathedral of St. Mark is the most famous Venetian church and is one of the world’s best-known examples of Byzantine architecture. This 11th century basilica is adjacent to the Doge’s Palace on St. Mark’s Square.
Gift of W.R.A. Rogers (68.59)
'Santa Maria della Salute in Distance', ca. 1892, Boyer Gonzales, Sr.
Prior to his 1908 honeymoon, Boyer Gonzales spent time in Europe during the summer of 1892. He spent several days in Venice, sketching its canals, gondolas, and buildings.
Gift of Boyer Gonzales, Jr. (80.124.4)
'Misty Morning - Venice', 1908, Boyer Gonzales, Jr.
Galveston artist Boyer Gonzales and his wife, Nell, made a grand tour of Europe during the spring of 1908. This included a ten-day stay in Venice, at which time this scene was painted.
Gift of Boyer Gonzales, Jr. (81.057.4)
'The Arno', 1945, Clyde Harold Wortham.
The Arno River is an important waterway which runs through the Tuscany region in central Italy. The river has flooded the city of Florence numerous times throughout its history.
Gift of the William E. Huntington (86.031.8)
'The Certosa', ca. 1945, Clyde Harold Wortham.
“Certosa” refers to the monastery of a cloistered religious order, the Carthusians (also called the Order of St. Bruno). Dedicated to inward prayer and committed to vows of silence, the Carthusians lived in monasteries throughout Europe. The identity of the certosa captured by the artist in this work is unknown.
'Cuenca Twilight', mid-20th century, Clyde Harold Wortham.
Cuenca, Spain is a picturesque medieval city located about 90 miles from Madrid. It is known for its steep cobbled streets and historic buildings situated among limestone cliffs.
Gift of the Estate of Clyde Harold Wortham (86.050.14)
'Puerta Alcala', mid-20th century, Clyde Harold Wortham.
Completed in 1778, the Puerta Alcala is located at the Plaza de Indepencia in Madrid. King Charles III of Spain commissioned architect Francesco Sabatini to design this monumental gateway into the city.
Gift of the Estate of Clyde Harold Wortham (86.050.1)
'Al Amanecer', 1961, Clyde Harold Wortham.
The English translation of this painting’s title is “at dawn.” This modern, monochromatic view from a balcony shows the city of Madrid below.
Gift of the Estate of Clyde Harold Wortham (86.050.15)
'Tizapan, Mexico', ca. 1985, Boyer Gonzales, Sr.
Boyer Gonzales made a business trip from Galveston to Mexico City in 1895 to meet with associates of his family's cotton firm. Between meetings, he explored nearby villages including Tizapan where he painted the town’s residents at work and play.
Gift of Boyer Gonzales, Jr. (82.047.24)
'Vera Cruz, Mexico', ca. 1950, Charles Marc Pomerat.
A native of Massachusetts, Charles Marc Pomerat studied at Harvard and Cambridge before accepting a teaching position at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in the early 1940s. His training in medical illustration fostered a deep interest in fine art and architecture.
Gift of Lise Darst (2000.02.16)
'Mexican Church', Boyer Gonzales, Sr.
When Boyer Gonzales visited Mexico in 1895, he had already been an active painter for several years. However, the watercolors he created in Mexico feature a more relaxed technique and a more vibrant color palette.
Gift of Boyer Gonzales, Jr. (81.057.44)
'Mountain Landscape', ca. 1941, Charles Marc Pomerat.
Dr. Pomerat first visited Mexico as part of a medical research trip in 1941. Inspired by the country’s rich history and culture, he returned multiple times, creating numerous paintings and drawings of Mexican scenes.
Gift of Lise Darst (2000.02.8)
'Village - Martinique', ca. 1970, Merlin McGivney.
This is one of a series of paintings Dr. Merlin McGivney produced in Martinique, a French island in the Caribbean. McGivney was born in Galveston in 1905 and lived on the island until his death in 1985. He was a practicing dentist and a member of many civic and cultural organizations, including the Galveston Art League.
Gift of the Estate of Merlin McGivney (86.022.58)
'Paris, Early Morning', ca. 1940, Clyde Harold Wortham.
After graduating from Galveston’s Ball High, Wortham studied at the Yard School of Art in Washington, D.C. and the Art Students League in Woodstock, New York. Much of Wortham's adult life was spent in Europe where he was well known both as a painter and as an authority on art restoration.
Gift of William E. Huntington (86.031.2)
'Untitled', ca. 1922, Percy Holt.
Percy Holt grew up in Galveston during the late 19th century, and from a young age he demonstrated artistic talent. He attended the Art Students League of New York and exhibited his work nationally. During the 1920s, he spent time painting in France where this work was created.
Gift of Melanie Wiggins (98.001.2)
'Market Scene, Antigua, Guatemala', ca. 1941, Charles Marc Pomerat.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua, Guatemala is known for its outstanding examples of Spanish-Baroque architecture. This drawing depicts a local market adjacent to the ruins of a historic church.
Gift of Lise Darst (2000.02.9.1)
'Church Towers', ca. 1941, Charles Marc Pomerat.
While visiting Mexico and Guatemala in 1941, Pomerat created this ink drawing of an unidentified church in a hillside city.
Gift of Lise Darst (2000.02.9.3)
