JOSEPH MARGULIES (1896-1984) was born in Vienna and immigrated to America, living in New York City. He studied at the National Academy of Design, Cooper Union, as well as the Art Students League in this country, and continued his studies abroad in Paris, Vienna and Rome.

While he received many commissions for his acclaimed portraits, he still found time to paint appealing scenes of Central Park, Riverside Drive and other NY City landmarks of New York City. He moved to Cape Ann and became a member of the Rockport Art Association. Like Hopper, Margulies, too, was inspired by the stark drama of the Gloucester harbor. His paintings express his feelings for the boat builders, the force of the sea, and the seagoing vessels preparing for travel, wistfully anticipating the journey that is to come.

This watercolor measures 2.00” x 17.50” without a frame and 18” x 24” including the frame. It sold for $1500 after 10 bids on ebay in June 2009.

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