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Laszlo De Nagy — Provincetown Harbor
Laszlo De Nagy

Provincetown Harbor

This intimate harbor scene depicts three wooden sailing vessels moored alongside a weathered dock structure in what appears to be Provincetown Harbor. The composition captures the quiet drama of maritime life through careful attention to light and atmosphere, with pale sails catching luminous reflections on calm water. A modest red-roofed building anchors the left side of the composition, grounding the scene in local vernacular architecture. De Nagy's restrained palette and loose brushwork reflect the influence of early twentieth-century American regionalism, while the work exemplifies the mid-century artistic tradition that drew numerous painters to Cape Cod's picturesque fishing communities.

Medium
Oil on masonite
Dimensions

🔨 Auction Lot

Provincetown Art Association & Museum Benefit Auction

May 16, 2026

Estimate: $600$800

Lot 78

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Laszlo De Nagy, Provincetown Harbor

This intimate harbor scene depicts three wooden sailing vessels moored alongside a weathered dock structure in what appears to be Provincetown Harbor. The composition captures the quiet drama of maritime life through careful attention to light and atmosphere, with pale sails catching luminous reflections on calm water. A modest red-roofed building anchors the left side of the composition, grounding the scene in local vernacular architecture. De Nagy's restrained palette and loose brushwork reflect the influence of early twentieth-century American regionalism, while the work exemplifies the mid-century artistic tradition that drew numerous painters to Cape Cod's picturesque fishing communities.

Medium
Oil on masonite
Dimensions
10.2 x 12.7 cm
Seen at
Eldred's, East Dennis, Massachusetts, United States

Related themes

Regional Painting, Seascape, Vernacular Building, Cape Cod, Sailing Vessels, Nautical Subject, Oil on Masonite, Harbor Life, Dock Architecture, Harbor Scene, Coastal Landscape, Impressionist Influence, American Regionalism, Early Modern, Maritime Painting, Wooden Boats, New England, Provincetown Art, Light and Atmosphere, Atmospheric Perspective