{"product_id":"buckingham-gate-from-pimlico-london-watercolor","title":"Buckingham Gate from Pimlico, London Watercolor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA architectural watercolor depicting Buckingham Gate from Pimlico, capturing an earlier view of the streets and entranceways surrounding London's royal precinct. The composition is inscribed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Buckingham Gate from Pimlico”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watercolor depicts a gently curving roadway leading toward a gated entrance flanked by stone walls, arched openings, and substantial gateposts. Brick buildings stand to either side, while leafy trees rise beyond the entrance. The scene is rendered in delicate washes of blue, earthy brown, and soft gray, with a particularly expressive sky above the historic streetscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuckingham Gate takes its name from its proximity to Buckingham House, the predecessor of Buckingham Palace. The surrounding area underwent substantial changes as the royal residence and its grounds were developed during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Historic views of the neighborhood offer a fascinating glimpse of London before the familiar arrangement of streets and royal buildings took shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is especially appealing for its combination of architectural detail and landscape painting, with the winding road drawing the eye toward the distant gates and trees. Presented in a black-and-gold frame, this watercolor would make a handsome addition to a gallery wall of British landscapes, London views, or historic architectural studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England, Early 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buckingham Gate from Pimlico, London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watercolor and ink on paper, apparently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInscription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Buckingham Gate from Pimlico”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10.5\" W x 9.25\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Framed condition with visible foxing, scattered spotting, and discoloration to the paper, particularly toward the lower portion of the composition. Minor wear to the frame. Please refer to photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44614022135895,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A4628.jpg?v=1793798792","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/buckingham-gate-from-pimlico-london-watercolor","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}