- US dollars
31 Chambers
37 Wall Street
- 6 x 4 undefined
$800
US dollars
This watercolor painting captures two cherubs above the entrance of the historic 37 Wall Street building in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. The building, designed by Francis Kimball and completed in 1907, was once the headquarters of the Trust Company of America. Its Beaux-Arts facade, with a white marble base and richly ornamented architectural details, reflects the elegance and ambition of Lower Manhattan at the beginning of the 20th century. The painting employs a focused composition that draws attention to the cherubs, emphasizing their detailed craftsmanship and the playful yet protective character they bring to the grand architecture. Subtle color gradients enhance the texture and depth of their sculptural forms. By isolating these small figures from the larger architecture, the painting brings attention to a detail that can easily be overlooked from the street, revealing one of the many traces of history quietly embedded in New York City. * Framing: Framed; frame not shown * Room view: For scale and presentation only
March, 2013
Watercolor painting
Effigy
- US dollars
$800
US dollars
US Custom House II
- 22 x 23 undefined
- US dollars
$3,300
US dollars
"US Custom House II" focuses on a laurel-crowned head above the main entrance of the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House at Bowling Green, in Lower Manhattan. Cass Gilbert designed the building, which rose between 1902 and 1907 as headquarters for the Port of New York's customs operation. Since 1994 it has housed the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Unlike the stronger contrasts of "US Custom House," this painting is built from reflected light. Soft lavender, gray, ochre and pale yellow move across the stone, with warmer light gathering along the face and the projecting edges of the ornament. The shifts are subtle, but they separate one form from another and give weight to the tightly interlocking shapes. Shadow is usually cooled to push it back. Here it was underpainted warm, so the recesses hold light instead of losing it. Selected for Splash 13: The Best of Watercolor, Alternative Approaches, edited by Rachel Rubin Wolf. * Framing: Framed; frame not shown * Room view: For scale and presentation only
December, 2010
Watercolor painting
Effigy, Figure, Landmark, NYC
- US dollars
$3,300
US dollars
31 Chambers
- 6 x 4 undefined
- US dollars
$800
US dollars
"31 Chambers," a charming 6 x 4-inch watercolor painting that captures the delightful figures of two baby statues perched atop the mansard roof of the historic 31 Chambers Street building. Created in February 2013, this artwork beautifully contrasts the intricate detail of the statues against a bright blue sky, emphasizing their playful and whimsical nature. The historic Surrogate's Courthouse at 31 Chambers Street in downtown Manhattan is completed in 1907, is a renowned example of Beaux-Arts architecture and a New York City landmark. This small yet captivating painting offers a unique perspective on a timeless architectural landmark, focusing on the beauty and elegance of its sculptural details. The depiction of the babies against the bright blue sky adds a sense of joy and vitality to the composition, highlighting the artist's interpretation of the building's character. * Framing: Framed; frame not shown * Room view: For scale and presentation only
February, 2013
Watercolor painting
Effigy
- US dollars
$800
US dollars