Hyannis Port Beach/Kennedy Compound, Barnstable, MA
A Place to Think
Original Oil on Canvas | 18 x 36 wide
 
Hyannis Port Beach is one of the distinctive coastal settings of Cape Cod, where the shoreline, open water and long history of summer life come together in a uniquely New England landscape.
This original Hyannis Port Beach oil painting captures the Kennedy Compound and the character of the Cape Cod coastline in Barnstable, Massachusetts. 
 
Hyannis Port has a connection to both Cape Cod history and American history. The area developed as a seaside resort community during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with summer homes, beaches, sailing and maritime recreation shaping its identity. The Hyannis Port Historic District was later recognized for its architectural, maritime and historical significance.
 
The combination of sheltered coastline, sandy beaches, sailing waters and expansive coastal light gives the area a character that changes dramatically with the season, weather and time of day.
 
This Beach painting is part of an ongoing series documenting the beaches of Cape Cod capturing each location’s unique light, atmosphere, and character.