This trio of pastel colored conch shacks were shot in the late afternoon on a somewhat overcast day. I could not resist capturing the beautiful cotton candy like colors painted onto the board and batten exterior clapboard, making these simple structures stand out from the other buildings nearby. It is a lovely landscape format colorful photograph and the art print would look great as an addition to your beach home or summer lake house. It can be printed in sizes up to 30”x40”.
Conch architecture was developed by Bahamian immigrants called “Conchs” in the 19th century. Influenced by Gulf Coast building techniques, as well as New England architecture, Conch buildings spread throughout The Keys and Miami. In Old Town Key West there are over 3,000 wooden buildings built between 1886 and 1912. This conglomeration of conch structures is “the largest historical district on the US Department of the Interior’s National Register of Historic Places.”
Conch buildings have mortar made from sand, water, and lime. Stones were not to be found in the sandy keys and bricks were non-existent. The early Bahamian settlers looked to the abundant conch shells as a replacement for the source of mortar. Lime for the mortar was made by burning conch shells.
Homes in the Bahamas were commonly made of clapboard, which with the help of the Bahamian immigrants, translated over to Conch architecture. This type of building originally used South Florida pine clapboard initially, but high demand soon made it scarce. This was replaced with clapboard and structural elements of cedar, and cypress which became the new standard.
Sloped metal roofs replaced the shingled roofs as the hot sun was reflected off the metal, keeping the buildings cooler. These metal roofs also became the standard as a result of a series of devastating fires.
If you are looking for beach wall art or summer wall decor, this is a great art print.
Unframed paper print photograph
All our paper prints are open edition
Paper options
Our standard photo prints are printed on:
- Fujiflex - a high gloss surface paper for extra rich colors
- Fuji Crystal Archive Pearl - a glossy paper for high-intensity colors and pearl like finish
Our fine Art prints are printed on:
- Hahnemühle Photo Rag -308 gsm - smooth matte finish
- Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin-300 gsm - natural white fine art inkjet paper with special inkjet coating.
- Canson Platine Fibre Rag- 300 gsm-Ultra smooth paper with natural white color-Great for B&W and intense colors.
- Canson Infinity Rag Photographique II- 310 gsm museum grade cotton rag- Pure white tone.
Printing options:
- Premium archival inks for Art Papers.
- Fuji paper prints are laser-exposed lightjet prints for vibrant color and clarity.
Archival Properties:
- Over 100-year archival properties for both Art Prints and Fuji regular prints.
See product guide to learn more about our papers
Border options
White Border : ½”, 1”, 1-½” and 2”
Sizing options
Sizes start at 16”x20” and go up to 20”x80”. We hand-pick sizes for our art prints and only offer you sizes appropriate for each photograph.
Framed paper print photograph
All our framed paper prints are open edition
Papers and Sizing Options
Framed prints can be printed on all papers above except Fujiflex.
Sizes for framed photo prints from 16”x20” up to 30”x40”. We hand-pick sizes for our art prints and only offer you sizes appropriate for each photograph.
Please note if ordering a large size: Larger sizes must be crated to ensure extra protection during shipping. Extra shipping charges will apply.
Framing options
- Wood box frame in 6 finishes for 30”x40” and smaller
- Modern Tall Box Frame in 2 Finishes for 30”x40” and smaller
- Metal Box Frames suitable for all sizes of art prints
- 2-¼” Natural barn wood Box frame for sizes 36”x36”, 36”x48”, 30”x45” and 40”x60”
Glazing options
- Standard acrylic glazing, which is lighter than glass and can be shipped without breakage.
Mat options
- 4 ply archival mats in 3 color options
- 8 ply archival mat in Polar White only
Mounting
- Mounted on 1/4" foam core board for rigidity using archival adhesive
Hanging hardware
- Ready to hang with wire mounted to back
- Option for no hanging hardware
Cleaning
- Use a special acrylic cleaner available at most hardware stores.
- Or use a dampened, not soaked, 100% cotton cloth - like a T-shirt. Dampen with a mixture of dish washing soap and water.
- Never use an ammonia-based glass cleaner such as Windex. The ammonia will cloud the acrylic.
See product guide to learn more about our frames
All products sold in the USA are printed and assembled with Pride in USA.
We own the rights to all our own images shown.
See our Product Guide for detailed information about our print mediums, framing, packaging and more
Acrylic photograph
Our face-mounted acrylics are the preferred choice of galleries and serious collectors for their clarity and longevity.
Glossy Acrylic Thickness:
- 1/8” thick
- 1/4” (museum grade) thick
Permanent backing:
- 1/4” ACM panel for longevity and rigidity
Sizing:
- Available in standard sizes from 16”x20” to 40”x60”
- Custom order acrylic photos are available upon request (larger sizing/slips/triptychs)
Hanging Hardware:
- The standard mount is the Float Mount
- 5/8” alum. Post available for sizes up to 24”x36”
- 1” alum. post available for sizes 30”x40” and larger.
Limited Editions:
- Limited edition prints of 25 are available for the following sizes: 30”x40”, 36”x48” and 40”x60”
Shipping Notes:
- Larger sizes may be crated to ensure extra protection during shipping. Additional shipping charges will apply.
Cleaning
- Use a special acrylic cleaner available at most hardware stores.
- Or use a dampened, not soaked, 100% cotton cloth - like a T-shirt. Dampen with a mixture of dish washing soap and water.
- Never use an ammonia-based glass cleaner such as Windex. The ammonia will cloud the acrylic.
All products sold in the USA are printed and assembled with Pride in USA.
We own the rights to all our own images shown
See our Product Guide for detailed information about our print mediums, framing, packaging and more
