LETIZIA PITIGLIANI (1935-2012), 'FIREWORKS ON THE HUDSON RIVER' ILLUSTRATION

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Fireworks on the Hudson River, 1977 35.5 x 52. in. (sight) Watercolor on paper Appearing unsigned Depicting fireworks in the night sky over the Hudson River, as seen from the Upper West Side, with The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Monument in the foreground  h. 36.5 x w. 53 in. (frame) Pitigliani was a female artist and illustrator who was a student of Roberto Melli (1885-1958) and transplant to the USA. Her mastery of color and gradients translated into a pseudorealistic view that captured the light, character, and grit of New York City in the 1970s &1980's. Over her career she was commissioned to create posters and promotional materials for NYC, Boston, Venice, and Rome, among others. Inventory Code: 1CA-40

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