Title: USS Olympia at Dockside Artist: Elizabeth Thacher Booraem (Signed and dated '63)

Medium: Watercolor and ink on paper (First Edition Print No. 14)

Dimensions: 10 x 8 inches

Description: This evocative 1963 work captures the historic USS Olympia, the famous protected cruiser known for its role in the Spanish-American War, moored alongside a brick waterfront building. The artist utilizes a distinctive "stippled" or pointillist-inspired ink technique to define the ship's rigging and structural details, softened by a delicate watercolor wash.

The palette is characteristic of the mid-century period, featuring warm terracotta tones in the architecture contrasted against the cool, airy blues of the sky and the deep cobalt of the waterline. The composition emphasizes the verticality of the ship’s masts, creating a sense of quiet majesty. Labeled "First Edition No. 14," this piece is a wonderful find for collectors of Philadelphia naval history or fans of nautical 1960s Americana.

Condition: The piece presents well with vibrant colors. Some natural age-toning is visible at the edges of the paper, consistent with its 1963 origin, adding to its vintage character.

Keywords: USS Olympia, Naval Art, Maritime History, Elizabeth Thacher Booraem, 1963 Art, Watercolor Painting, Nautical Decor, Philadelphia History, Vintage Ship Print, Mid-Century Modern Art, Limited Edition, Spanish-American War, Cruiser, Waterfront Architecture, Collectible Art.