Wellington Arch, Winter
A wet and windy, winter day in London. A break in the clouds adds extra drama to the bronze statue on Wellington Arch. Originally an oversized equestrian statue of Wellington stood on top but was removed in 1883 when the Arch was moved to it’s present position at the top of Constitution Hill (Hyde Park Corner). The bronze statue we now see features a figure of peace descending from heaven. It was presented in 1912 in memory of Edward VII. The Arch once housed the smallest police station in London.
Image size 44 cm x 58 cm / 17”x 23”
Paper size 59 cm x 74 cm / 23”x 29”
Price £150
Steps of Eros, Piccadilly
Eight streets converge into Piccadilly Circus. The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, topped with the statue of Eros, is a meeting point for international tourists. On this wet evening the illuminated advertising hoardings reflect TDK and SANYO off the steps that lead up to the fountain.
Image size 53 cm x 64 cm / 21”x 25”
Paper size 69 cm x 80 cm / 27”x 31”
Price £180
Out of Regent Street
London coming to life in early evening, looking west, with traffic pouring out of Regent Street into Piccadilly Circus. The rain has now passed but the wet road reflects the confusion of colour from illuminated advertising hoardings. On the far right a taxi-cab eases its way out of Glasshouse Street
Image size 53 cm x 64 cm / 21”x 25”
Paper size 69 cm x 80 cm / 27”x 31”
Price £180
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Paintings of London
Original oil paintings of London by Steve Parkes, are now available as limited edition Giclée prints.
Sun Over Westminster
This view is from the Hungerford Bridge, looking towards Westminster. In the late 19th century Claude Monet painted his famous views of the Houses of Parliament, it is said from his room at the Savoy Hotel. His painting shows the effect of sunlight behind Westminster through the fog. Today’s clear skies give a brighter view of sun reflecting off the Thames. The boat on the right is the Tattershall Castle, formerly a passenger ferry and now a bar, moored to the embankment.
Image size 44 cm x 58 cm / 17”x 23”
Paper size 59 cm x 74 cm / 23”x 29”
Price £150
159 Leaving Piccadilly
On a mild, overcast afternoon the Routemaster bus picks up speed past the Trocadero and leans out as it goes into Haymarket. On the left of the picture is Piccadilly and the statue of Eros.
Image size 44 cm x 58 cm / 17”x 23”
Paper size 59 cm x 74 cm / 23”x 29”
Price £150
Two Girls and a Bike
It’s a warm afternoon in Trafalgar Square in late summer. The sun is low, filtering through the fountain, making the water seem to glow. Tourists relax in the sun on the steps of the National Gallery and two girls take a break.
Image size 44 cm x 58 cm / 17”x 23”
Paper size 59 cm x 74 cm / 23”x 29”
Price £150
No 9 in Trafalgar Square
It’s late afternoon on a bright winter’s day. A watery sun glints off the No 9 Routemaster bus as it passes Nelson’s Column. The Routemaster bus was first introduced in the 1950s and was taken out of service in 2005. A few still run on heritage routes. We are looking west towards Canada House..
Image size 44cm x 58cm / 17”x 23”
Paper size 59cm x 74cm / 23”x 29”
Price £150
Storm Clouds Over The City
It’s 2008 and storm clouds are gathering over the City. This was painted just before the global financial crisis. The view is from the South Bank and the walls of the Tower of London can be seen below the trees on the right of the picture.
Image size 44 cm x 58 cm / 17”x 23”
Paper size 59 cm x 74 cm / 23”x 29”
Price £150
Queen Victoria Memorial
It’s late afternoon in February and a watery sun filters through to the imposing Queen Victoria Memorial which has a large statue of Queen Victoria facing eastwards, away from Buckingham Palace. Two black cabs in Spur Road head for Birdcage Walk.
Image size 44 cm x 58 cm / 17”x 23”
Paper size 59 cm x 74 cm / 23”x 29”
Price £150
