| Marine
artist Michael Blaser, is a native midwesterner who has
lived along the Mississippi River all his life. He has
painted every major river town from St. Paul to New
Orleans and Pittsburgh to Cairo. His specialty is
western river steamboats and vessels on the Great Lakes.
His historic paintings are featured in private and
corporate collections throughout the United States.
Learn more about Michael Blaser and view his works
online at www.michaelblaser.com |
The painting
is titled August Moon: The Steamer Avalon Arrives at
La Crosse, 1950. It depicts the excursion vessel,
Avalon, coming into Riverside Park on a warm summer
evening in 1950. Her spotlight on the bow is shining on
the levee showing a classic Old Style beer truck and the
Old Style Inn (formerly the Palm Garden). Looking
closely at the buildings in the shadows, you can see
what once had been the banking and commerce center of
the city. |
| This project
could not have been launched except for the generous
support of several donors. These donors, along with many
other supporters of Murphy Library, have contributed to
the library in a number of ways over the years. The
Murphy
Library Endowment Fund is the vehicle by which the
library is able to undertake projects and purchase
resources that are not covered by normal university
budgets. Proceeds from the sales of August Moon
go to the Endowment Fund. |
This
important artwork for the community of La Crosse is
available in limited edition prints produced from the
original oil painting. Proceeds go to the Murphy
Library Endowment Fund, which supports and enhances
library collections and services. The original painting
and a framed print can be viewed at the Murphy Library
Special Collections area. To order the print or for
further information, call: (608) 785-8511.To request a
brochure: Brochure
Request Form
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