LIMITED EDITION 18x24 FRAMED "THE WHARF" Giclée FINE ART PRINT

$240.00

Sloan’s “The Wharf ” is a vibrant acrylic painting that immortalizes a beloved piece of D.C. history: the iconic Captain White Seafood City at the historic Southwest Wharf. With luminous, glowing colors and expressive brushwork, this piece captures the electric energy of an evening at the fish market—where locals once gathered for fresh shrimp, jumbo crabs, and neighborhood connection. The bold signage—“CHESAPEAKE BAY'S FINEST”towers above a scene rich with community, culture, and memory. The warm light spilling from the storefront glows like a beacon of tradition, while silhouetted figures below tell the story of generations who made this market a true DC ritual. But as with many of Sloan’s works, a deeper message hovers—literally. A UFO looms in the sky, his signature metaphor for gentrification and cultural displacement, signaling the transformation of a once working-class cultural hub into a polished development zone. It's a visual reminder of what is lost when history is paved over in the name of progress. This piece is perfect for collectors, D.C. natives, and institutions preserving the visual heritage of the city. “The Wharf” honors not just a seafood market, but a way of life—where identity, food, and community once flowed freely by the water’s edge.

Sloan’s “The Wharf ” is a vibrant acrylic painting that immortalizes a beloved piece of D.C. history: the iconic Captain White Seafood City at the historic Southwest Wharf. With luminous, glowing colors and expressive brushwork, this piece captures the electric energy of an evening at the fish market—where locals once gathered for fresh shrimp, jumbo crabs, and neighborhood connection. The bold signage—“CHESAPEAKE BAY'S FINEST”towers above a scene rich with community, culture, and memory. The warm light spilling from the storefront glows like a beacon of tradition, while silhouetted figures below tell the story of generations who made this market a true DC ritual. But as with many of Sloan’s works, a deeper message hovers—literally. A UFO looms in the sky, his signature metaphor for gentrification and cultural displacement, signaling the transformation of a once working-class cultural hub into a polished development zone. It's a visual reminder of what is lost when history is paved over in the name of progress. This piece is perfect for collectors, D.C. natives, and institutions preserving the visual heritage of the city. “The Wharf” honors not just a seafood market, but a way of life—where identity, food, and community once flowed freely by the water’s edge.

Hahnemühle German Etching is a mould-made, 100% alpha-cellulose paper with a rich texture and a slightly warm white tone. Velvety surface and substantial weight ( 310 gsm), which gives this fine art print a luxurious, museum-quality feel.

Box frame is milled from solid ash, hand-stained by our team and finished with a specialist wax to accentuate the grain. The frame has a box profile measuring 20mm (front face) by 33mm (depth from wall). 

  • Includes a Giclée fine art print

  • Solid wood frame

  • Choice of frame color 

  • Can be ordered with a mount

  • Perspex or moth-eye glaze options

  • Delivered ready to hang