Ernest Fiene
Winter Evening Fifth Avenue - Mid-Century, 1952
Oil on Canvas
36 × 30 in / 91.4 × 76.2 cm
$ 70,000.00
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Ernest Fiene depicts Fifth Avenue, looking down from 57th Street, with an unobstructed view of the Empire State Building, as an evocation of night. The artist captures a dark, moody...
Ernest Fiene depicts Fifth Avenue, looking down from 57th Street, with an unobstructed view of the Empire State Building, as an evocation of night. The artist captures a dark, moody blue sky, with light bouncing back from the clouds. This contrasts with the somewhat haunting yellow glow given to pedestrians and street traffic. The absence of newer glass-and-steel architecture provides the painting with the charm of old New York. The people have a slightly zombie-like quality, akin to George Tooker. Best viewed with a top and direct gallery light to reveal the colors and provide the best viewing experience. The painting may benefit from cleaning and new varnish. Currently, the existing varnish is shiny, and the work is best viewed with ambient light or top gallery light. br Good\\u002FFair. The painting is covered in an older varnish that is causing yellowing and accentuating reflections. Best viewed with a top light to minimize glare. Craqueleur throughout.