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Thursday, January 17, 2013

motif no. 1

Motif #1 - Rockport, Massachusetts
frozen in time

During our winter recess, Chicago-daughter was feeling the need for a seaside visit
as well as a fresh lobster roll.
A visit to nearby Cape Ann fit the bill.


This little red fishing shack, built in the 1840s, was dubbed "Motif #1" by an artist and painting instructor because of its immense popularity among art students. Painted innumerable times by various artists,
Motif #1 is thought to be North America's most painted building.


Little changed since the 1840's, this charming shack seems to be frozen in time.
The many paintings of this site that hang on walls all over the world

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26 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 17, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    absolutely gorgeous! i can see why it is a popular painting (and photography) subject!

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  2. LeoviJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Nice photos, yes, I like this house ... and spring rocks.

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    thank you for finding another spot the hubby & i need to see in person. awesome view!! lovely shots. ( :

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  4. Our Neck of the WoodsJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    That is such a charming fishing shack! I love the deep red color and the setting is so gorgeous.

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  5. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    So fun to see your photos of Motif #1! I love it. You have brought back memories from when I was there years ago. I have pictures somewhere in a photo album. I need to find them and scan them into my computer. You've also made me hungry for lobster roll. It's my favorite food then I'm on the east coast!

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  6. hamiltonJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    and it looks so humble, for all its popularity!

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  7. ~JarieLyn~January 17, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    I love it too. Very quaint.

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  8. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    It's been a long time since I've been to Rockport, but it certainly is a lovely place to visit.

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  9. KerryJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    The color and geometry of it make for a beautiful picture. Good one! I bet I'll see it again, in a painting, if it's that popular!

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  10. Leave It To DavisJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    1840! What did they make lumber out of in those days???? Cement??? I know the wood in our house won't last that long!!!!! Termites will devour it long before even 100 years pass, I guarantee you!!!

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  11. BarbJanuary 18, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Lovely building. No wonder the artists are attracted to it.

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  12. The Artful DivaJanuary 18, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    I loe these old buildings. The red wood is beautiful!

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  13. kate sweetenJanuary 18, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Ooh!! That's so pretty...I love how peaceful and pretty it looks. I miss the northeast!

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  14. CarlettaJanuary 18, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    These are the kind of images I have in my mind when I think New England.
    Terrific shots!

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  15. SusannahJanuary 18, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    That is a gorgeous building! It seems lost in time!

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  16. betty-NZJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    What a wonderful view of this great monument to time. Wow.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    What a wonderful old building. No wonder you two choose to visit Cape Ann.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    I love your photos of the local sights. Wish I could join you!

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  19. carol l mckennaJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Great photography ~ of Cape Ann MA ~ Rockport ~ my own back yard ~ so neat to see on your blog ^_^

    (A Creative Harbor) ^_^

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  20. Pride In Photos BeautyJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    This is my favorite city in the US...I am so glad I stopped by. My husband and I had the most wonderful time there.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    THAT is a perfect maritime scene, love it! I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #66!

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  22. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Wow, I can see why! Love the rock pilings and the little boats in the harbor. And that wreath! Beautiful. xx

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  23. GingerVJanuary 20, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Great building, similar to one I saw in Norway - maybe the same ancestry. But I really love the bier or wall under the building. that looks like it has been there for even longer and will stand well past the loss of this building.

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  24. KarenJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    A very picturesque spot, beautiful captures!

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  25. Suburban GirlJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I love these scenes.

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  26. DianeMay 11, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Rockport DID lose the building. In a n'oreaster/blizzard in 1978. It was rebuilt the next year.

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