Portsmouth and the surrounding areas of New Hampshire were places where Frank Nigra spent summers painting harbors, streets, homes, and the Piscataqua River. Through direct observation, these works capture the character of a historic coastal city and a region he cherished throughout his life.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Untitled Portsmouth, 20 × 32 in., oil on board.
Moran Tugboats, 24 × 31.5 in., oil on board.
Bungalow Kitchen, 23 × 16 in., oil on board.
View from Peirce Island, 28 × 36 in., oil on board.
Bow and Chapel, 20 × 36 in., 1971, oil on board.