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169. RALPH EUGENE CAHOON JR. (AMERICAN 1910-1982) OIL ON MASONITE “PORT O’ DREAMS,” a playful
scene depicting thirteen mermaids on the shore and in the water before a beach-side home sipping martinis, playing games, cooking up
a lobster-clambake feast and generally making merry. Signed and dated lower right R. Cahoon, May 1967.
21 ½ in. x 27 ½ in.
Exhibited: Cahoon Museum of American Art
“Personalized and Commissioned Works by Ralph Cahoon”
January 15, 1986 - February 23, 1986
170. RALPH EUGENE CAHOON JR.
(AMERICAN 1910-1982) OIL ON MASONITE
“A HERO’S WEDDING,” the dockside celebration
of a young mermaid and “Hero” sailor with 3 cupids
flying overhead with arrows aiming downward; the
arrows signifying desire and emotions of love causing
them to fall deeply in love; two shipmates dancing
on the deck with a violinist, child mermaid holding a
bouquet, clipper ship and lighthouse on a headland in
the distance, signed lower right R. Cahoon in a walnut
and gilt frame.
21 ½ in. x 25 ½ in.
Proceeds from the sale of this painting to benefit the
New Milford Trust for Historic Preservation.
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