Piccadilly Circus, London

Thomas Kinkade (1958 – 2012, American) “Piccadilly Circus, London” (Painted 1999; Prints released in 2000) Limited edition (2852/3394) impression printed on acid-free, premium grade paper by Lightpost Publishing, Inc. and made with the highest attention to detail and color accuracy. The 12 x 16-inch sheet is surrounded by matting and a thin, black metal frame measuring 12.5 x 16.5 inches. The piece is signed, numbered, titled, stamped, and accompanied by a Certificate of Limitation and Authenticity. Kinkade’s plein air style rendition of London’s West End junction and tourist attraction is described on the artist’s website as follows: “There is an air of magnificence to this busy street corner. The beautiful architecture towering quietly above all the activity is a perfect complement to this energetic scene. How easy it is to get lost in the moment while in the presence of such grandeur. It is easy to see why Thom was inspired to bring brush to canvas to capture this lovely scene.”

William Thomas Kinkade III was an American painter of popular realistic, pastoral, and idyllic subjects, including traditional cottages, lighthouses, gardens, gazebos, and gates. Known as “The Painter of Light” for the radiance emanating from his nostalgic images delivering messages of hope, faith, and love.