Sailboat at Waikiki Beach — Toni Frissell

This vivid Toni Frissell photograph captures a sailboat being pushed through the shallow surf at Waikiki, Hawaii. Its towering yellow, blue and white sail dominates the vertical composition, while figures at the waterline guide the white hull through the waves. Passengers sit aboard as beachgoers, palms and low waterfront buildings fill the shoreline behind them.

Color gives the photograph much of its visual energy. Brilliant yellow rises against the blue sky and water, balanced by the white sail and hull and the muted volcanic landscape beyond. The combination of sailing, beach activity and dramatic Hawaiian scenery creates an immediate portrait of leisure and coastal life, preserved within the Toni Frissell Collection at the Library of Congress.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Toni Frissell
• Title: Sailboat at Waikiki Beach
• Original title: Exact individual catalog title not confirmed
• Series: Toni Frissell Collection
• Date: Exact date not confirmed
• Period: 20th Century
• Place of Origin: Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
• Medium: Color photograph

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
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• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
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