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Russell Tripp"Of Ships and Men" - Nautical Trompe l
Oeil Composition in Oil on Board1991
1991
$3,500
£2,669.56
€3,039.98
CA$4,918.57
A$5,364.39
CHF 2,841.69
MX$64,311.41
NOK 36,190.52
SEK 33,093.54
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About the Item
"Of Ships and Men" - Nautical Trompe l'Oeil Composition in Oil on Board
Maritime still life by Russell Tripp (American, 1942-2025). This hyper-realistic painting captures a collection of nautical artifacts, including a weathered ship’s wheel, rusted lantern, telescope, and sextant, meticulously arranged against a maritime backdrop. The earthy browns, muted blues, and aged metallic tones evoke a sense of timeworn history, while dramatic lighting enhances the textures of corroded metal, rough wood, and translucent glass. A distant human figure and a ship illustration introduce a narrative of exploration and nostalgia. The precise brushwork in trompe-l'oeil style create an almost tangible effect, immersing the viewer in a rich, symbolic tribute to maritime heritage.
Signed: "R. Tripp" in the middle (incorporated into the composition).
Presented in a rustic wood frame with a linen fillet.
Artist's tag with title and date affixed to verso.
Frame size: 25"H x 35"W
Board size: 17.5"H x 27.5"W
Russell Tripp (American, 1942-2025) enrolled in art classes at ten years old, beginning his path to become a professional artist from a young age. He went on to study at the Academy of Arts in San Francisco, graduating in 1964. Tripp was a prolific artist, despite the level of detail in his pieces. During the height of his career, he was selling paintings as quickly as he could produce them.
Member, Society of Western Artists
1982 – Capitola Gallery, Capitola, CA
1974 – Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, San Jose, CA
1971 – Desert Art Center, Palm Springs, CA
1970 – Castle Art Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
1969 – “Two Hundred Years of California Art”, Old Town Gallery, San Diego, CA
1968 – M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, San Francisco, CA
1967 – Atelier Award, Society of Western Artists
1965 – Villa Montalvo, Saratoga, CA
1964 – Castle Art Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA (solo)
1963 – Popular Award, Santa Cruz Festival of Art
1963 – Sow’s Ear Gallery, Aptos, CA
- Creator:Russell Tripp (1924 - 2025, American)
- Creation Year:1991
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Medium:
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- Period:
- Condition:Very good condition. Frame is vintage and may have wear from use, including tonal ageing to linen. Imperfections have been minimized, but frame is included "as is" at no charge.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 0440_DBH1stDibs: LU54216045022
Russell Tripp
Russell Tripp (American, 1942-2025) enrolled in art classes at ten years old, beginning his path to become a professional artist from a young age. He went on to study at the Academy of Arts in San Francisco, graduating in 1964. Tripp was a prolific artist, despite the level of detail in his pieces. During the height of his career, he was selling paintings as quickly as he could produce them. Member, Society of Western Artists 1982 – Capitola Gallery, Capitola, CA 1974 – Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, San Jose, CA
1971 – Desert Art Center, Palm Springs, CA
1970 – Castle Art Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA
1969 – “Two Hundred Years of California Art”, Old Town Gallery, San Diego, CA
1968 – M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, San Francisco, CA
1967 – Atelier Award, Society of Western Artists
1965 – Villa Montalvo, Saratoga, CA
1964 – Castle Art Gallery, Santa Cruz, CA (solo)
1963 – Popular Award, Santa Cruz Festival of Art
1963 – Sow’s Ear Gallery, Aptos, CA
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