Evenly Matched original oil painting by Frederick J. Hoertz

Evenly Matched is an original oil painting by Frederick Hoertz showing two racing sail boats in the foreground cruising thru choppy waters about to pass a number 8 bouy. There are at least three people on each boat. There are two more sail boats in the background on the left . The sky is blue and the clouds indicate good wind which makes it a great day for a sail. The stretcher bars on left and right sides are visible on front side of canvas and there is a small repair in the middle of the painting. Signed by the artist in the lower left corner. There is also a label on the back side of the stretcher bar probably written by the artist with the title of the painting and his personal information.
Frederick J. Hoertz ( 1889 – 1978 ) was well known for his marine paintings and lithographs. He worked for aircraft and shipping companies throughout his life. During World War I he contributed to ship camouflage suggesting ideas such as camouflage patterns on the starboard side of a war ship and the black silhouette of a destroyer on the port side which made it look as if it were being escorted.