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Oystermen and Fisherman at Thunderbolt
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Oystermen and Fisherman at Thunderbolt

Datec. 1948
MediumWatercolor and pencil on paper
DimensionsSheet: 16 1/2 × 22 1/2 inches (41.9 × 57.2 cm)
Matted: 24 × 30 inches (61 × 76.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Joseph V. Ryan, Jr. in honor of Captain and Mrs. Joseph V. Ryan, Sr. and Ms. Kathleen C. Ryan.
Object number2020.18.8
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Copyright© Christopher Cole Murphy. 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 TextThis scene of oystermen shucking oysters while a fisherman spears his catch nearby is the type of closely observed moment from ordinary life that links Murphy to the American Scene style of painting. It takes place in Thunderbolt, which is located approximately five miles from downtown Savannah and is known for its importance to the local seafood industry.
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