Waldorf Astoria Hotel
by Peter Ogden
Title
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Artist
Peter Ogden
Medium
Pastel - Charcoal And Pastel
Description
This is a restored reproduction of Waldorf Astoria, a circa 1906 charcoal and pastel on brown paper by famous listed American painter Joseph Pennell, 1857-1926. This is the original New York City historic landmark hotel which was located at 5th Avenue and 34th Street in Manhattan.
The Waldorf Astoria New York is a luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan in New York City.The structure, at 301 Park Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets, is a 47-story 625 ft (191 m) Art Deco landmark designed by architects Schultze and Weaver, which was completed in 1931.The building was the world's tallest hotel from 1931 until 1963 when it was surpassed by Moscow's Hotel Ukraina by 23 feet (7.0 m).
Joseph Pennell was an American draftsman, etcher, lithographer and illustrator for books and magazines. A prolific artist, he spent most of his working life in Europe, and is known for his interest in landmarks, landscapes and industrial scenes around the world.
The Fine Art America logo does not appear on the final product.
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February 27th, 2019
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