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A warm, nostalgic view of clustered rooftops and tall chimneys unfolds in this original watercolor painting titled "The Rooftops" by …
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A warm, nostalgic view of clustered rooftops and tall chimneys unfolds in this original watercolor painting titled "The Rooftops" by the American artist William Falkler. The composition captures the quiet rhythm of an old-town skyline, where dense, overlapping rooflines lead the eye across a charming architectural tapestry. Rising gently into a clouded sky, streams of smoke curl from red brick chimneys, suggesting a calm morning or late afternoon in a lived-in townscape. Rendered in rich, earthy tones — burnt sienna, olive green, muted ochre, and slate gray — the scene combines stylized geometry with a soft realism. There's a poetic simplicity in the structured lines and angular rooftops, evoking a sense of place without being overly literal. The windows, some darkened and others faintly lit, hint at quiet lives within, while the angled shadows and textured rooftops suggest a low sun casting its glow across the buildings.
The painting is signed by the artist in the lower left corner. It is presented in a soft beige mat and enclosed in a traditional rectangular frame with a dark golden-brown finish, subtly enhancing the vintage feel of the work without drawing attention from the image.
This piece speaks to lovers of architectural scenes, vintage cityscapes, and collectors drawn to evocative storytelling through structure and form. Its balance between stylization and realism makes it both decorative and emotionally resonant.
Dimensions: 35" x 26"
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- Dimensions
- 35ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 26ʺH
- Styles
- Realism
- Art Subjects
- Cityscape
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Watercolor
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good condition, see photographs Good condition, see photographs less
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