This mid-20th-century oil painting titled Ferryboat depicts the Coronado, San Diego waterfront with an impressionist-style view of the historic ferry service crossing San Diego Bay. Painted in oil on canvas by artist Catherine Dowd (1908-1986), the composition features a large double-ended ferry with the city skyline in the background, capturing the atmosphere of the bay prior to the construction of the Coronado Bridge. The scene reflects the vital role the ferry played in connecting downtown San Diego to Coronado Island before 1969.

The painting is signed by the artist and presented in a custom wood frame with a carved wave motif along the border. An original Southwestern Artists Association card is affixed to the back, identifying the artist and title. The ferry depicted is representative of the San Diego & Coronado Ferry Co., which operated until the bridge opened in 1969, making this artwork both a regional historical view and a well-documented vintage California coastal painting.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In good condition with little but expected wear.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Paint, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Cityscape, Seascape, Landscape

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In good condition with little but expected wear.