River Nocturne (On the River)
Date1941
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsCanvas: 31 3/8 × 36 1/4 inches (79.7 × 92.1 cm)
Framed: 36 × 39 3/4 × 1 5/8 inches (91.4 × 101 × 4.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase.
Object number1941.1
Copyright© Estate of Mark Sheridan.
The images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextEarly Telfair Museums leaders Carl Brandt (1831–1905) and Gari Melchers (1860–1932) brought contemporary art from around Europe and the United States to Savannah. After Melchers’ departure, committees of volunteers managed Telfair’s collection, and they drew more attention to artists working in Savannah and the greater Southeast. For example, the museum purchased this work from the Thirteenth Annual Association of Georgia Artists exhibition. Mark Sheridan’s serene view of Savannah toward the west end of River Street reveals the city’s growth. The small, dark wooden structures in the foreground contrast the smokestacks and twinkling lights on the skyline.Subject MatterSavannah River, River Street, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
