A framed painting of a stone walkway and thick wall leading to a domed, cylindrical watchtower. The sunlit structure overlooks calm blue water beneath a clear sky, with a tiny white sailboat visible on the distant horizon.

Wald Tower, St. Augustine

Artist William Staples Drown (American, 1856 - 1915)

Date1892

MediumOil on canvas

DimensionsFrame: 29 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (74.93 x 62.23 x 9.53 cm)
Sight: 17 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (44.45 x 31.75 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LineThe Florida Art Collection, Gift of Samuel H. and Roberta T. Vickers

Object number2020.18.35

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Visual DescriptionA framed painting of a stone walkway and thick wall leading to a domed, cylindrical watchtower. The sunlit structure overlooks calm blue water beneath a clear sky, with a tiny white sailboat visible on the distant horizon.

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