Lingwood, David
DAVID LINGWOOD I Love New York, 1981
$250.00
Sku: YY3550
Artist: David Lingwood
Title: I Love New York
Year: 1981
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 40 x 28 inches ( 101.6 x 71.12 cm )
Image Size: 40 x 28 inches ( 101.6 x 71.12 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling
Additional Details: David Lingwood’s "I Love New York" offers a serene, nostalgic glimpse into the iconic New York City skyline as seen from the artist’s own terrace apartment in the 1970s. Rendered with the delicate softness of watercolor, the image captures a bygone era of New York, when the newly constructed World Trade Center towers rose triumphantly above the surrounding low-rise buildings, symbolizing a city on the rise. Lingwood's skill as a master colorist is on full display. His use of soft, harmonious hues bathes the city in a gentle, almost dreamlike glow. Muted pastels and warm tones evoke a sense of calm and optimism, a stark contrast to the city's usual depiction as gritty or chaotic. The watercolors imbue the scene with lightness and fluidity, enhancing the sense of space, distance, and perspective. The World Trade Center towers, standing tall and proud, are central to the composition, framed by the smaller, modest architecture of the surrounding buildings. This visual hierarchy emphasizes the monumental presence of the Twin Towers in the 1970s skyline and reflects the optimism of the era when New York was seen as a global center of ambition, resilience, and progress. The terrace vantage point lends the image a personal, intimate quality, as if the viewer is sharing in Lingwood's daily experience of the city. This poster embodies both a love letter to New York City and a visual time capsule of its architectural evolution. It captures not only the skyline but also the spirit of the time—a softer, more hopeful view of the city as it embraced modernity. This piece appeals to collectors of vintage New York ephemera, World Trade Center memorabilia, and enthusiasts of watercolor art and cityscapes. Lingwood’s work offers a rare opportunity to see New York through the eyes of an artist whose perspective was both personal and timeless.
Artist: David Lingwood
Title: I Love New York
Year: 1981
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 40 x 28 inches ( 101.6 x 71.12 cm )
Image Size: 40 x 28 inches ( 101.6 x 71.12 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling
Additional Details: David Lingwood’s "I Love New York" offers a serene, nostalgic glimpse into the iconic New York City skyline as seen from the artist’s own terrace apartment in the 1970s. Rendered with the delicate softness of watercolor, the image captures a bygone era of New York, when the newly constructed World Trade Center towers rose triumphantly above the surrounding low-rise buildings, symbolizing a city on the rise. Lingwood's skill as a master colorist is on full display. His use of soft, harmonious hues bathes the city in a gentle, almost dreamlike glow. Muted pastels and warm tones evoke a sense of calm and optimism, a stark contrast to the city's usual depiction as gritty or chaotic. The watercolors imbue the scene with lightness and fluidity, enhancing the sense of space, distance, and perspective. The World Trade Center towers, standing tall and proud, are central to the composition, framed by the smaller, modest architecture of the surrounding buildings. This visual hierarchy emphasizes the monumental presence of the Twin Towers in the 1970s skyline and reflects the optimism of the era when New York was seen as a global center of ambition, resilience, and progress. The terrace vantage point lends the image a personal, intimate quality, as if the viewer is sharing in Lingwood's daily experience of the city. This poster embodies both a love letter to New York City and a visual time capsule of its architectural evolution. It captures not only the skyline but also the spirit of the time—a softer, more hopeful view of the city as it embraced modernity. This piece appeals to collectors of vintage New York ephemera, World Trade Center memorabilia, and enthusiasts of watercolor art and cityscapes. Lingwood’s work offers a rare opportunity to see New York through the eyes of an artist whose perspective was both personal and timeless.
