San Juan Sunset
by James Williamson
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$895
Dimensions
15.000 x 11.000 inches
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Title
San Juan Sunset
Artist
James Williamson
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
Bright, vivid scarlet sunset, a view of brilliant shades of sunset color through tall trees along an island shore.
Watercolor painting by artist James Williamson.
Artist James Williamson, ASMA
Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists
San Juan Islands
San Juan Archipelago, an island group which extends from the Canadian boundary on the west and north, from the boundaries of Whatcom and Skagit counties on the east, and to the center of the strait of Juan de Fuca on the south. There are 25 major islands and many smaller islands and reefs; classed as habitable are 172 units of this group. The original name of the archipelago was for Lopez de Haro, who discovered the group in 1789. On June 24, 1791, the birth date of San Juan Bautista, Lieut. Eliza renamed the group using the name of that saint. His name has become official. In 1841, the name Navy Archipelago, was applied by the Wilkes Expedition, but it never came into common use.
San Juan County, a 172-sq. mile county in the extreme northwest corner of Washington State. It is bounded on the west and northwest by Haro Strait; on the north and northeast by Georgia Strait; on the east by Rosario Strait; and on the south by the Strait of Juan de Fuca. On October 31, 1873, the county was formed by the Territorial Legislature after Emperor William of Germany had decided the San Juan dispute on October 21, 1872, awarding the San Juan Archipelago to the United States. The county was named for the largest island in the group.
San Juan Island, the most southwesterly island of the San Juan Group, bordered by the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the south, Haro Strait on the west, Spieden Channel on the north, and San Juan Channel on the east. In 1770, the island was named Isla y Archipelago de San Juan by Lieut. Juan Francisco de Eliza. It was not in honor of Juan de Fuca, but for the Catholic Saint, Juan Bautista. Hudson's Bay Company personnel called it Bellevue Island during their tenancy. In 1841, Cmdr. Wilkes charted it as Rodgers Island for Comm. John Rodgers, USN. In 1847, Capt. Kellett, RN, restored the present name, which is recognized by all official agencies.
San Juan Islands Splendor, the San Juan Island Archipelago embodies what we value most. The islands capture the soul of living in the Pacific Northwest. Spectacular scenery that enhances the value of meditation, solace, privacy, and healing. The islands are laidback and friendly. Peace and tranquility are found along the beaches and among the island forests. Bright, beautiful sunny summer days, and cool, crisp colorful autumn memories beckon the heart. Wild and wet winter storms vent their fury over the islands creating breathtaking scenes. The sounds of howling winds and crashing waves reveal nature's power. Springtime brings renewal and lush growth on these rain-soaked islands. The San Juan Archipelago is a mystical, supernatural home for the soul. Stillness, silence, harmony, serenity, calm and peace bring the island inhabitants together and welcome visitors to these enchanted isles.
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