Vintage Mid-Century Modern Aerial Views Philadelphia Riverfront Neighborhoods Signed Framed Triptych Painting

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This is a unique series of three aerial views of Philadelphia neighborhoods believed to have been painted in the mid … more This is a unique series of three aerial views of Philadelphia neighborhoods believed to have been painted in the mid to late 1960s. Each painting is identically framed and they are offered as a triptych. Hung together they have an extraordinary presence.
As shown, the first depicts the Benjamin Franklin Bridge with downtown Philadelphia in the upper right. The view is depicted in a amber light. Deep flesh and amber tones complement shades of cyan and blue. We believe the middle painting depicts the Port Richmond neighborhood. Deep cyan and blues, pinks and greens give this an undeniable energy.. The painting to the right depicts the Tacony neighborhood. Strong cyan, electric blues and mint give this an ethereal glow. Each painting is framed in a fawn beige linen filet strip and a flat muted bronze gold frame. The paintings are executed in oil on masonite. Probably in storage for decades,they have suffered though to us nothing that detracts from their brilliance. They are framed under glass. Hung together they form a triptych 100.9" long (about 8'7")
Some are signed, one visibly after framing with the artists moniker "Cleo".
The artist, Eleanor "Elizabeth" Leidich Howe (1946 PA- 2015 NH) was born in Bucks County, PA. In 1964 she enrolled in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia. After graduation Howe went on to earn a nursing degree from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing (now University of PA). She maintained an active interest in painting and sculpture throughout her life.
This grouping represents three of four pieces we have in inventory. The piece not depicted is an abstract expressionist which complements the others but stands readily on its own. On research, we believe it may be the industrial area of Port Richmond. less