Clamming at Shelter IslandFrank Myers Boggs · 1878

  • Art movementImpressionism
  • Creation date1878
A strong cross-current of early French impressionism influenced a number of prominent post-Civil War artists working on the East End, including Thomas Moran, William Merritt Chase, and Frank Myers Boggs, who studied art in Paris under French painter and teacher Jean-Léon Gérôme . Several years before Boggs left for his training in France, he painted this remarkable scene of African Americans clamming in the turbulent waters off of Shelter Island.

Frank Myers Boggs (1855 – 1926)

Explore the surreal world of Frank Myers Boggs! Known for his evocative Parisian scenes & unique art, this American artist’s work captures fleeting moments with striking detail.

About this artwork

  • Title: Clamming at Shelter Island
  • Artist: Frank Myers Boggs
  • Year: 1878
  • Format: Panoramic
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Movement: Impressionism
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: civil war era realism, regionalist elements
  • Keywords: strong cross current, marine painting style, coastal scene painting
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

What does "Clamming at Shelter Island" share with the rest of Frank Myers Boggs's output?

Within Frank Myers Boggs's output, "Clamming at Shelter Island" sits in the Impressionism style, alongside the themes of french impressionism influence, east end maritime life, african american labor, civil war era realism, boggs's social commentary, regionalist elements.

Where in Frank Myers Boggs's career does "Clamming at Shelter Island" fall, given its date?

The 1878 date places "Clamming at Shelter Island" in the Mature Period of Frank Myers Boggs's development.

What color harmony does "Clamming at Shelter Island" by Frank Myers Boggs display?

The color harmony of "Clamming at Shelter Island" is recorded as unified palette.

How old was Frank Myers Boggs when creating "Clamming at Shelter Island" in 1878?

When "Clamming at Shelter Island" was created in 1878, Frank Myers Boggs - born in 1855 - was 23 years old.

Is "Clamming at Shelter Island" by Frank Myers Boggs a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "Clamming at Shelter Island" is panoramic. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

When was "Clamming at Shelter Island" made?

The creation of "Clamming at Shelter Island" by Frank Myers Boggs is dated 1878.

Who is the artist behind "Clamming at Shelter Island"?

The artist behind "Clamming at Shelter Island" is Frank Myers Boggs. The work is catalogued under Frank Myers Boggs's name.

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