Southampton Civic Center public building

Southampton Civic Center public building

This was painted in oils during late 2010 and early jan 2011. It is 16" x20" on canvas.
This is the Southampton grade ll listed building that contains the council offices,library and art gallery of the city. It is an 'art deco' building, completed in 1939 and the architect was Ernest Berry Webber. Parts had to be rebuilt shortly afterwards because of bomb damage during ww2.

from the website...
The painting is of Southampton Civic Centre during the autumn. It was painted in 2010 on a canvas, 20" x 16" in oils. The building is an art deco grade II listed structure, designed by Ernest Berry Webber. It contains a police station,art gallery, library, Guildhall and council offices. The painting does not shy away from the typical things found in the street. We have here cars, waste bins, bus stops, and even a parking zone notice. I think these everyday items things seem to add character in a painting!
The painting is in oils on a 16"x20" canvas.