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Your Price: $ 34.50
Item Number: 75032
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This is a wonderfully detailed and well executed H Moss print of London’s Piccadilly Circus with a total hardwood frame size of 19 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches. The viewing area, including the print and matting, measures 16 1/2 x 13 3/4 inches. Thomas Benacci, England, 1988 is printed on the bottom right hand side of the Piccadilly scene.
Piccadilly originates from the word Piccadil or frilly round collar. A taylor who lived in that London area during the 17th century became rich and famous by his ability to sew and sell Piccadils to wealthy customers. The word Circus brings to mind for Americans a whole different image from its meaning in England. London’s Circus refers to a circular pathway, or how one circulates around that Piccadilly area, which is within walking distance to fine hotels, restaurants, noted shopping boutiques, Trafalgar Square, and more. So, even with the many double-decker busses and cabs seen in the print, there are also numerous pedestrians.
The print captures the excitement of the London Piccadilly Circus, where the first illuminated billboards made their debut in 1895. Nowadays, electronic displays have replaced those early neon advertisements, and the present day ads for Coca-Cola, Canon, Fuji Film in the Piccadilly print are limited to one area of the roundabout.
A marvelous print, from the respected British painter, Henry William Moss, with our only note being that there is a slight crease in the matting on the right hand side, along with minor nicks to the wood frame. Paper backing and picture wire in place on the backside has this Piccadilly Circus print ready for viewing. |
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