Inspired by the 1974 photograph taken by Irving Lawres in Leningrad, Russia, this Robb Walker original watercolor and ink depicts a row of city buses parked outside Peterhof Palace. The composition emphasizes the repeating forms of the buses, with simplified lines and soft color blocking in magenta, cyan, and cream. Architectural elements and sky are reduced to minimal shapes, keeping focus on the rhythm and alignment of the vehicles.
The work reflects Walker’s ongoing reimagining of select photos within the Irving Lawres archive — translating photographic images into painterly form while preserving the Kodachrome aesthetic of the original scene. The painted image is 17"x11" on 100% cotton rag. It has been mounted and matted with acid-free, pH-neutral, museum grade matboard. Set in a classic white wood frame with glare-resistant UV-protective conservatory glass. Ready to hang, the overall framed dimensions are 27"x20". Includes hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity.
