watercolour on paper
signed, lower right
54 x 74 cm
Though the piece is dominated by negative space that gives the impression of a brightly lit sunny day, a closer look reveals surprising depth and attention to detail under the five-foot way, where a lively crowd bustles around the shops, safe under the shade.
In the distance, high-rise apartment flats signal an imminent modernity.
Provenance: Gift from a corporate collection to Singapore Philatelic Museum
To be sold to support Children’s Museum Singapore*
*Singapore Philatelic Museum became a dedicated children’s museum in December 2022
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