Richard Estes - Helene's Florist

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Dimensions 17" x 22" paper size and actual image only size 11.5" x 17.5 Giclee printing on water colour paper Richard Estes used a photograph of Helene’s Florist Shop (at the time located on Columbus Avenue at 72nd St, NYC) as his source material for this painting. However, much as it may resemble a photo, the painting has qualities not found in photography. No traditional film camera can achieve the simultaneous depth of field necessary to give such complete clarity at both close and far range. In the collection of The Toledo (OH) Museum of ArtA vintage flower shop with a neon sign during the day. Flowers sit out front of the shop. Show more