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Surrounding Museum | 30 × 43 cm

Watercolor on cotton paper
30 × 43 cm | 11.8 × 16.9 in
2026

From: The Light of the City — Galerie Schwanzer, Mahlerstraße 3, Vienna

Sale price €700

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THE WORK
Sharp strokes define the window tiers and dome, transitioning into high-transparency washes for the surrounding foliage. This creates a soft-focus depth, mimicking the perception of a monument framed by park greenery. The sky is kept minimal to shift visual weight to the intersection of organic leaves and the rigid stone facade.

THE INSPIRATION
Part of the Light of Vienna collection, this piece portrays the museum as a porous structure rather than a solid fortress. It explores the unique Viennese balance where grand monuments are cradled by nature. The architecture feels most human when partially obscured, capturing the gentle coexistence between rigid geometry and the wild energy of a summer afternoon.

COLLECTOR DETAILS
Original watercolor, 30 x 43 cm (11.8 x 16.9 in). Signed and dated 2025. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Ships securely rolled in a reinforced tube directly from the atelier at Mollardgasse 85A

SHIPPING AND CARE

Shipping:
Ships worldwide with tracked international delivery. Rolled in acid-free tissue inside a rigid protective tube. Arrives in 5–7 business days (Austria) or 10–14 (international).

Care:
Once unrolled, let the paper rest flat for a few days under light, even weight before framing. Frame behind UV-protective glass, away from direct sunlight and humidity.