London City Bank area in sunny Autumn Poster

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This large painting depicts a busy working day in the city of London, UK, during sunny autumn weather. The area is known as 'Bank' and is the traditional heartland of the financial district. In the centre and dominating the composition is the (ex) Royal Stock Exchange, built in 1840's, but since the start of the 21st century has been occupied by restaurants, shops and offices. A pediment sculptured frieze by Richard Westmacott dominates the building while a statue of the Duke of Wellington on horseback stands in the forecourt. The Bank of England is on the extreme left. In the background can be seen the 'Natwest Tower (42)', the 'Scalpel', the Leadenhall building, and under construction 'Twenty Two' Bishopsgate.
'Threadneedle' street is on the left hand side and 'Cornhill' is the street on the opposite side, obscured by the red London bus, one of 5 in the picture.
The painting is done in oils on a canvas sized at 60” x 40” approx, and was completed in late December 2018....

Welcome to the artwork and paintings of artist Martin Davey. Martin creates visual work in a number of styles and media. On this site one can see Martin's illustration work, which is digitally painted in a traditional methods in photoshop. The subjects range from imaginative cartoon and animal subjects, whimsical scenes and horror and scifi. Martin likes all of his artwork and paintings to be as accessible as possible to a wide audience. Detail and colour are important, combined with a simple visual message for any one to enjoy.