- US dollars
Manhattan Municipal
Battery Park City Harbour (Framed)
- 11 x 8 in
$1,800
US dollars
"Battery Park City Harbour" is a captivating 11 x 8-inch watercolor painting that beautifully captures the tranquil essence of the harbor at Battery Park City. Created in June 2012, this artwork portrays a serene early evening scene, where boats are quietly docked, surrounded by the silhouettes of street lamps and trees. The painting skillfully depicts the harmonious interplay of nature and urban architecture, rendered in a palette that evokes the quiet beauty of dusk. The background features the distinctive skyline of Jersey City, with its tall buildings rising under a partly cloudy sky. The use of muted blue and purple hues throughout the composition enhances the calm and peaceful ambiance, inviting the viewer to experience a moment of quiet reflection amidst the urban environment. A dynamic cloud formation, with the sun peeking through, reflects in the water, adding depth and a sense of continuity between the natural and built elements. This painting is perfect for those who appreciate cityscapes that convey a sense of peace and stillness, offering a contrast to the often bustling city life.
June, 2012
Watercolor painting
Cityscape, Battery Park, NYC
- US dollars
$1,800
US dollars
37 Wall Street
- 6 x 4 undefined
- US dollars
$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
Manhattan Municipal
- 5 x 7 undefined
- US dollars
$800
US dollars
This watercolor focuses on a carved figure embedded in the ornate capital of the Manhattan Municipal Building in Lower Manhattan. Seen from below, the face rises unexpectedly from layers of acanthus leaves, scrolls, and architectural ornament. The painting is built almost entirely from cool gray and violet, using value rather than color to separate the overlapping forms. Deep shadow gathers around the figure while small passages of light catch the face, the leaves, and the curved edges of the carving. The composition is close and vertical, and the architecture compresses behind it. Designed by William M. Kendall of McKim, Mead & White and completed in 1914, the Manhattan Municipal Building was created to house New York City's rapidly expanding government after the consolidation of the five boroughs. Its monumental Beaux-Arts design combines civic scale with an unusually rich program of classical architectural ornament. Against the vastness of the building, this single carved figure is easy to miss. * Framing: Framed; frame not shown * Room view: For scale and presentation only
April, 2013
Watercolor painting
Effigy
- US dollars
$800
US dollars