The Piece

1992 coastal industrial landscape painting.
Signed Terry Daugherty and dated ’92.
Oil on canvas, framed in wood with linen liner.
Signature and date visible lower left.

Primary Description

This painting depicts a weathered wooden industrial structure set on pilings above a rocky shoreline, with waves breaking across the foreground. The building extends horizontally from the left, its elevated framework exposed beneath the structure, while open water recedes to the right under a pale, diffuse sky.

Paint handling is restrained and deliberate. Texture is concentrated in the rocks and shoreline, with smoother, blended strokes used for the water and sky. The palette favors muted coastal tones—soft blues, grays, and weathered browns—emphasizing atmosphere and structure rather than contrast.

About the Artist / Maker

Terry Daugherty was an American regional painter active in the late 20th century, working primarily in representational landscapes shaped by human presence. His work frequently depicts bridges, settlements, and industrial structures integrated into natural environments.

Across multiple signed and dated works from the 1980s and early 1990s, Daugherty demonstrates a consistent studio practice focused on observation, surface, and place rather than narrative or abstraction. His paintings appear primarily in private and regional collections.

Historical Context

By the early 1990s, many regional painters continued to document working landscapes tied to local industry and infrastructure. Coastal buildings on pilings—mills, processing facilities, and piers—remained common subjects, reflecting economies rooted in resource use rather than tourism.

Paintings like this one present these environments without nostalgia or critique. The emphasis remains on form, placement, and the interaction between structure and setting.

Product Details / Materials & Presentation

→ Medium: Oil paint
→ Support: Canvas
→ Construction: Stretched canvas, framed
→ Signature / date: Signed “Terry Daugherty” and dated 1992
→ Frame: Wood frame with linen liner, period-appropriate

Condition + Updates

Overall condition is good.
The paint surface is stable with localized texture and no visible flaking or loss. Canvas remains taut. Minor surface and frame wear are consistent with age. No restoration or conservation has been performed.

Why It Belongs in Your Home

This work suits spaces where quiet structure and muted color are preferred. Its architectural subject and vertical format make it well suited to studies, hallways, or offices where visual depth matters without brightness.

The painting carries presence through restraint. Its strength lies in balance and atmosphere rather than scale or drama.

From Viridian Eclection

Viridian Eclection presents regional works with clear attribution and honest context. Each piece is offered without embellishment, allowing material, place, and authorship to remain intact.