Great Lakes Art Database

Alex B. Uhrig (freighter)

Description
Creator
Schmitt, L., Artist
Item Type
Paintings
Description
This image of the steam-powered freighter Alex B. Uhrig is attributed to artist L. Schmitt. Originally built as the Centurion by F.W. Wheelers in West Bay City, MI, in 1893, it ran in Reiss Steam Ship livery [“R” in diamond near bow and on stack] starting between 1923 and 1927, through WWII. Depiction is accurate and creative, but technique is simple. The painting was donated by Mrs. Wayne Pringle.
Date of Original
ca. 1960
Date Of Event
ca. 1940
Dimensions
Width: 17 in
Height: 11 in
Subject(s)
Alex B. Uhrig (Propeller)
Local identifier
1973.120.001
Collection
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Donor
Mrs. Wayne Pringle
Copyright Statement
Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
Contact
Detroit Historical Society
Email:jeremyd@detroithistorical.org
Website:
http://detroithistorical.org

Street/mail address:

Jeremy Dimick

Director of Collections & Curatorial

Detroit Historical Society

5401 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, MI USA 48202

P. 313.297.8391

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Alex B. Uhrig (freighter)


This image of the steam-powered freighter Alex B. Uhrig is attributed to artist L. Schmitt. Originally built as the Centurion by F.W. Wheelers in West Bay City, MI, in 1893, it ran in Reiss Steam Ship livery [“R” in diamond near bow and on stack] starting between 1923 and 1927, through WWII. Depiction is accurate and creative, but technique is simple. The painting was donated by Mrs. Wayne Pringle.