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PATRICIA SCOTT Signed & Framed Nantucket Prints with Watercolor Wash 12 x 15". Beautifulsigned Nantucket print by Patricia Scott, a New England regional artist known for her charming watercolor scenes of coastal towns and historic architecture. This piece is awatercolor wash over a signed print, giving it added depth, softness, and the feel of an original hand-finished artwork. Artist: Patricia Scott Medium: Watercolor wash over signed print Subject: Nantucket Signature: Hand-signed by the artist Frame: Solid wood frame with mat Very Good Condition Beautiful signed Nantucket print by Patricia Scott , a New England regional artist known for her charming watercolor scenes of coastal towns and historic architecture. This piece is a watercolor wash over a signed print , giving it added depth, softness, and the feel of an original hand-finished artwork. The artwork features classic Nantucket imagery , making it especially appealing to collectors of New England, coastal, and Americana art. It is professionally matted and framed in a solid wood frame , ready to hang and enjoy. A label on the back confirms that the print is personally signed by the artist and describes the watercolor wash technique. Patricia Scott received her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and has exhibited her work throughout the Northeast. Details about the images- Main Street, Nantucket Main Street has been the commercial and social heart of Nantucket since the 18th century , originally serving as a hub for whaling merchants, chandlers, ship outfitters, and traders Many of the brick and clapboard buildings lining Main Street date to the late 1700s and early 1800s , constructed during Nantucket’s whaling prosperity The street reflects the island’s Quaker influence , emphasizing restraint, balance, and craftsmanship over ornamentation Today, Main Street remains protected by the Nantucket Historic District Commission , preserving its original scale, materials, and sightlines Scenes like this evoke the experience of walking from the top of Main Street toward the harbor , where town life and maritime commerce historically converged Sankaty Head Lighthouse (Siasconset) Sankaty Head Lighthouse , located in Siasconset , was first lit in 1850 to guide ships navigating the dangerous shoals off Nantucket’s eastern shore The lighthouse stands atop the island’s highest bluff, serving as a critical navigational marker for transatlantic trade routes and whaling vessels Due to severe coastal erosion, Sankaty was famously relocated inland in 2007 , a major preservation effort that captured national attention The distinctive red-and-white tower is one of Nantucket’s most recognizable and beloved landmarks For Nantucketers, Sankaty symbolizes endurance, vigilance, and adaptation , standing watch over the island’s most exposed coastline Classic Nantucket Cottage Features a shingle-style Nantucket home , with naturally weathered cedar siding and white trim Reflects the island’s architectural ethos of simplicity, restraint, and timeless design White picket fencing evokes residential neighborhoods in Sconset, Town, or Cliff areas A nostalgic reminder of Nantucket’s transition from working port to carefully preserved island community