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US Custom House II
- 22 x 23 undefined
$3,300
"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
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$3,300
The Angel of Bethesda Fountain (Framed)
- 8 x 11 undefined
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$1,800
This captivating watercolor painting captures the iconic Angel of the Waters standing atop the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, set against a vibrant backdrop of green foliage and a blue sky on a sunny day. The fountain, located at the heart of Central Park, is one of New York City's most beloved landmarks. The Bethesda Fountain, one of the largest fountains in New York, is renowned for its beautiful angel sculpture, officially named "Angel of the Waters." The sculpture and the fountain are significant landmarks within Central Park, symbolizing purity and healing, inspired by the Gospel of John. In this painting, the angel is depicted with exquisite detail, from the flowing robes to the poised wings, capturing the essence of grace and tranquility. This piece offers a picturesque view of one of Central Park's most beloved scenes, beautifully rendered in watercolor.
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