44, The Shambles
A surreal, stylised illustration of York's most famous and oldest street, The Shambles. A variety of techniques including HDR and digital manipulation are used to create a fairytale, medieval feel with impossible colour.
A hooded, besandled figure carrying a lantern could be expected to appear from around any corner at any time. The history of The Shambles is as rich as the history of the City of York, one of my favourite places.
The venue '44 The Shambles' itself no longer exists but The Shambles will remain for as long as York stands. The city's famous Ghost Walks make appropriate use of the intense atmosphere found here.
Many people think The Shambles was used for the location filming of 'Diagon Alley' in the
I find the daytime tourists overwhelming and that The Shambles is best experienced after hours, when the history and atmosphere become thick and tangible.
USD $1285.00
(Images here are for illustration purposes)
- Mount: 3 inch approx.
- Picture size: 14x21 inch approx.
- Fine quality Giclée reproduction on special archival paper for sharpness, colour fidelity and decades-long colour retention. Acrylic anti-glare glazing. Comes complete with fixings for hanging.
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Choose your frame
Black Gold Reverse
Black Paint Spoon
Black Silver Reverse
Dark Wood Stain Reverse
Ebony Silver Reverse
Gold Foil Scoop Reverse
Gold Leaf Dome
Oak Veneer Finish
Silver Leaf Dome
Walnut Stain
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