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This delightful original watercolor on paper captures the quiet charm of a historic town center, likely rendered in a naïve …
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This delightful original watercolor on paper captures the quiet charm of a historic town center, likely rendered in a naïve realism and architectural folk style that emphasizes character over precision. The central focus is a beautiful three-story brick building, complete with arched windows and a ground-level storefront reading "Bank of Hanover", a regional reference that places this scene likely in Pennsylvania, specifically the town of Hanover in York County.
The artist's loose yet deliberate brushwork conveys the warmth and nostalgia of small-town America. Soft pastel tones of brick, ivory, and sky blue lend a sun-washed quality to the scene, while pops of green from the sidewalk trees frame the building with a gentle natural rhythm. The linework is free and unforced, allowing the building’s personality to emerge without rigid formality. This creates a sense of memory, as though the viewer is recalling a familiar place from the past.
The artwork is signed in the lower right corner. It is elegantly matted and housed in a dark navy blue rectangular frame that highlights the cool tones of the painting while providing classic contrast.
24" x 20"
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 20ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Cityscape
- Architecture
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Watercolor
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Good condition. See photographs for more details. Good condition. See photographs for more details. less
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