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107 Broadway
704-706 Broadway (Framed)
- 42 x 27 in
$5,000
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This captivating watercolor painting captures one of the magnificent nude sculptures that recline atop the seventh floor pediments of the Boskowitz Building, located at 704-706 Broadway in New York City. The building, completed in 1895, is a notable example of Renaissance Revival architecture designed by De Lemos & Cordes. The artwork, created in May 2008, employs a refreshing color scheme of light blue-gray and warm yellow glow, which perfectly captures the serene yet commanding presence of these sculptures. These magnificent sculptures, easily missed by passersby on the busy streets below, are depicted in the painting with a light blue-gray tone that echoes summer blue sky, while a warm yellow glow delicately highlights their intricate details and classical forms. This choice of colors not only brings the figures to life but also emphasizes their quiet vigil over the city's bustling life, often unnoticed yet tirelessly overseeing from above. Add this exquisite painting to your collection to cherish the overlooked beauty and enduring watchfulness of these sculptures, rendered in colors that enhance their historical significance and artistic elegance.
May, 2008
Watercolor painting
Effigy, Landmark, figure
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$5,000
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2020 Broadway
- 22 x 32 in
- US dollars
$3,300
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"2020 Broadway" is a captivating watercolor painting that beautifully captures the essence of a pre-war landmark, constructed in the year 1900 and located near the Lincoln Center. This historic building, with its classic architectural style, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the past. The artwork showcases the building's facade in a way that highlights its ornate carvings and decorative stonework, features that are characteristic of the period's architectural style. The painting's focal point is the grand entrance, featuring a double door with glass panels, flanked by two vibrant red columns. Adding to the building's imposing presence are two symmetrical lion statues, positioned on ledges above the entrance. The artist has skillfully used the watercolor medium to bring out the intricate details of the stonework and the majestic forms of the lions, their stony gaze overlooking the scene with an air of regal authority.
February, 2007
Watercolor painting
Landmark, Architecture, NYC
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$3,300
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107 Broadway
- 18 x 25 in
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$2,800
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"107 Broadway" is a striking watercolor painting that masterfully captures the architectural elegance of a classical-style building entrance on a hot, sunny summer day. The artwork is distinguished by a key atmospheric element: the warm glow of light reflecting from the street onto the underside of the archway. This radiant light casts an inviting glow that illuminates the entrance, enhancing the overall ambiance and adding a sense of liveliness to the depiction. The interplay of light and shadows is rendered beautifully, reflecting the intensity of a summer day and infusing a dynamic quality into the static architecture. Adding a touch of modern life and contrast to the otherwise historical narrative is a bicycle casually positioned to the left of the entrance. This contemporary element introduces a narrative of daily life and accessibility, effectively bridging the past with the present. The painting captures more than just architecture; it preserves a moment in time—the suspended hour when cities pulse with heat and history breathes through every sunlit crack.
Circa. 2006
Watercolor painting
Building, Architecture
- US dollars
$2,800
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