“Manhattan Nocturne” – A New York Art Original Painting by Paul Kenton.
60" x 96" Mixed Media and Metallics on Canvas. New York Art Original Painting by Contemporary Cityscape Artist Paul Kenton. Available to Purchase.
"Manhattan Nocturne"
Fiery tones and cool shadows capture the city's vibrant nocturnal energy
Details of this piece
Title
“Manhattan Nocturne”
Size
244 x 152.5 cm | 96 x 60 in
Media
Mixed Media & Metallics on Boxed Canvas
Format
Original Painting
Frame
Unframed boxed canvas
Price
£59950
“Manhattan Nocturne”
244 x 152.5 cm | 96 x 60 in
Mixed Media & Metallics on Boxed Canvas, Unframed boxed canvas
“Manhattan Nocturne” is a expansive piece, created on an imposing 5ft x 8ft canvas. This dynamic work, a dazzling amalgamation of solid and metallic media, breathes life into the nocturnal cityscape of Manhattan. Painted in Paul’s unique bespattered & impasto style, it portrays a majestic view of the city at night, from a perspective that leads straight into its vibrant heart. Glimmering roads and sidewalks reflect the elongated lights of traffic, adding a rhythmic flow to the scene while in the distant Chrysler building stands tall against a muted sky.
The palette is a striking mix of warm and cool tones. Fiery yellows, vivid reds, and glowing oranges dominate the scene, creating a lively contrast against the cool dark shades of the towering buildings. These energetic hues amplify the painting’s dynamic mood, echoing the bustling life of Manhattan after dark.
"Manhattan Nocturne"
60" x 96" Mixed Media and Metallics on Canvas
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"Manhattan Nocturne"
60" x 96" Mixed Media and Metallics on Canvas
The term “nocturne,” traditionally used to describe a musical composition evoking the night, perfectly encapsulates the painting’s atmosphere. Just as a nocturne envelops its listener in the quiet mysteries and subdued beauty of the night, Paul’s painting immerses the viewer in the vibrant yet serene ambiance of the city that never sleeps. The interplay of light and shadow, coupled with the rich, expressive palette, transforms “Manhattan Nocturne” into a vivid, emotive portrayal of urban nightlife.
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“Manhattan Nocturne” is an Original Cityscape Painting of a scene of Manhattan at night, blending fiery tones and cool shadows to capture the city’s vibrant nocturnal energy.. Paul regularly visits New York to continue to find new urban landscapes and skylines for inspiration. Join Paul on one of these trips in this video from his YouTube channel here. You can also read about Paul’s travels to the Big Apple to gather inspiration for his first solo exhibition in New York in this journal post. If you would like to see more art like this painting of Empire State Building in New York, please visit the New York Collection.
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