Cobb Hall, Chicago by Leon Sarantos
Painting, Oil on Canvas
91.4 cm (36.0 inch) x 61.0 cm (24.0 inch)
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Cobb Hall at the University of Chicago was designed by architect Henry Ives Cobb, and is the oldest building on campus.Cobb modeled his designs after the Gothic style of architecture at Oxford in England.I am an architect, as well as an artist, and I used my architectural skills to create a realistic portrayal of this elegant building that represents its proportions and depth.When I paint the buildings on the UChicago quads, I like to contrast the traditional Gothic buildings with the youth and vitality of the students.The solid, gray buildings surrounding the Main Quadrangle symbolize the stable framework and traditions of the university. The students are portrayed in bright red, yellow and blue; these primary colors suggest the life and vibrant diversity of the ever-changing student population. Viewing the painting conveys an upbeat and positive mood. “Cobb Hall, Chicago” was recently displayed in a regional, juried exhibit at the Glessner House Museum, which is a National Historic Landmark in Chicago.

LEON SARANTOS
Chicago, IL United States
The title of my recent solo exhibit, “A Love Affair With Colors,” best describes my art. Small, quick dashes of high-key colors dance across the painting for subtle stimulation and movement. My art is recognizable to the viewer, yet abstracted fr... More
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Artwork Details
Type: Painting
Medium: Oil
Support Type: Canvas
Artwork Height: 91.4 cm (36.0 inch)
Artwork Width: 61.0 cm (24.0 inch)
Depth: 2.5 cm (1.0 inch)
Weight: 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)
Ready to Hang: Yes
Framed: No
Year Created: 2013
Signed: Yes
Signature Location: Signed on the back
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