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Rose Basile — Gulls
Rose Basile

Gulls

2001

This playful pen drawing depicts a beach scene populated by numerous gulls in various poses and activities. A reserved parking sign stands incongruously on the sand, its arrows pointing left and right, serving as a humorous commentary on the birds' occupation of human space. Anchored boats float in the water beyond, while the sky above is sketched with minimal detail. The work exemplifies the witty, observational humor characteristic of mid-twentieth-century Cape Cod regional art, capturing both the wildlife and human presence that define Provincetown's coastal environment.

Medium
Black pen on paper
Dimensions

🔨 Auction Lot

Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction

May 16, 2026

Estimate: $400$600

Lot 42

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Rose Basile, Gulls, 2001

This playful pen drawing depicts a beach scene populated by numerous gulls in various poses and activities. A reserved parking sign stands incongruously on the sand, its arrows pointing left and right, serving as a humorous commentary on the birds' occupation of human space. Anchored boats float in the water beyond, while the sky above is sketched with minimal detail. The work exemplifies the witty, observational humor characteristic of mid-twentieth-century Cape Cod regional art, capturing both the wildlife and human presence that define Provincetown's coastal environment.

Medium
Black pen on paper
Dimensions
26.7 x 26.7 cm
Year
2001
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

Human Intervention, Fine Art Auction, Minimalist Line, Cape Cod, Nautical Theme, Architectural Elements, Pen Drawing, Beach Life, Observational Art, Humor And Satire, Figurative Art, Ink On Paper, Sketch Style, Coastal Scene, Seabirds, Provincetown, Regional Art, Marine Subject, Animals, Contemporary Drawing