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First of mRowntree's watercolor series of Boston's Kenmore Square featuring the iconic Citgo sign. 

Kenmore Square seen from Beacon Street beautifully frames the Citgo sign above colorful interlocking building shapes. The scene is at once charming, but also incongruous for the outsize scale of this huge 60' by 60' sign. In this first painting of the scene Rowntree was faithful to capturing the true characteristics of Kenmore Square -- without adding much in the way of the atmosphere or drama. But this work is important for that -- a genuine study of the buildings and geography to build upon later. A classical colored matte and gilded gold frame would work nicely for this piece.

Part of every Boston University student's and Red Sox fan's collective subconscious, the Citgo sign is under threat of urban development again.

All Rowntree's watercolors are titled and signed "mRowntree" in pencil beneath the artwork.
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Kenmore Square No. 1 Painting

m Rowntree

United States

Painting, Watercolor on Paper

Size: 18 W x 24 H x 0.1 D in

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First of mRowntree's watercolor series of Boston's Kenmore Square featuring the iconic Citgo sign. Kenmore Square seen from Beacon Street beautifully frames the Citgo sign above colorful interlocking building shapes. The scene is at once charming, but also incongruous for the outsize scale of this huge 60' by 60' sign. In this first painting of the scene Rowntree was faithful to capturing the true characteristics of Kenmore Square -- without adding much in the way of the atmosphere or drama. But this work is important for that -- a genuine study of the buildings and geography to build upon later. A classical colored matte and gilded gold frame would work nicely for this piece. Part of every Boston University student's and Red Sox fan's collective subconscious, the Citgo sign is under threat of urban development again. All Rowntree's watercolors are titled and signed "mRowntree" in pencil beneath the artwork.

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Painting:Watercolor on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:18 W x 24 H x 0.1 D in

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mRowntree fell in love with watercolor while studying art and design at Boston University's School of Fine Art. With the years his work has matured and today he demonstrates a confident style that recalls landscapes of his own favorite artists Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent.  His work often features architecture and industrial scenes that demonstrate his interest in engineering and urban-archaeology. He has a unique talent for identifying and exploring urban anachronisms like Boston's elevated expressway (now underground) and Kenmore Square's Citgo sign. Part of every Boston University student's and Red Sox fan's collective subconscious, the Citgo sign is under threat of urban development again. Rowntree will donate 10% of net sales from the Kenmore series to support the effort to protect the sign with 'Landmark' status. mRowntree's other work includes digital design and video.

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