The wonders of a quaint village sky line become apparent in the composition and style of City on a Hill. Curved roofs and slanting canyon walls stand alongside the perfectly shaped moon and the hillsides in the foreground, creating a powerful image that will warm the heart and stimulate the mind in a way that few paintings can. This original canvas painting depicts numerous houses and buildings layered atop one another creating the impression of depth in the landscape. The houses showcase a variety of architectural designs, from peaked rooftops to rounded, dome-like tops. The diversity in the shapes presents a nice contrast, and distinguishes each house from the ones standing alongside it. This contrast is furthered by the many different colors present in houses of City on a Hill. These colors include red, cream, brown, green, blue and more! The overall effect of the difference in colors and styles in these houses, the subjects of the piece, is one of rustic charm and quirky beauty that will resonate with rural dwellers, and those who would like to print some quaintness into the city. The background of City on a Hill provides a nice stage for the village to be spread across. Rising up beyond the buildings is a hill that curves out of the frame of the painting. This mountain-like physical feature is all of a deep blue that is eye catching, as well as makes the foreground nearly spring off the canvas. Where the mountain dips down, a full moon is present, illuminating the whole scene. There is an inexplicable power present in this unique piece of canvas artwork that will captivate viewers for decades to come, and add another layer of element of charm to any home in which it is displayed.
The design of City on a Hill is perfectly in sync with the contents of the work. The artist of this piece has chosen to use three different canvases to spread the scene across. Interestingly, the piece on the far left, and the piece in the center are of the exact same size and rectangular shape, while the third piece on the far right is smaller. This provides an interesting sense of progression as the eye moves across the piece, and also draws attention to the lofty buildings which stand in the far left portion of the piece. If you find you are drawn to the rustic nature of such a cozy village, exploring our
Landscape Painting gallery may be worthwhile for you. There you will find pieces that share much in common with City on a Hill, like
Blue Streets.
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