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The Virginia
Landscapes Series
Throngs of avid movie-goers gather at The Virginia for the annual Ebertfest,
a film exhibition for "brave, free spirits who still hold faith
with the unlimited potential of the cinema" (Roger Ebert).
The sparkle of night and glow of marquee fall on festive patrons with
pinks, yellows, oranges, blues and magentas in this pastel painting.
The two-sided canopy projects from theatre entrance to create strong
diagonals and angled perspectives. The crowd walks, talks, and waits
in line.
Named for his daughter, the Virginia Theatre in downtown Champaign,
Illinois was commissioned in 1920 by A.W. Stoolman. The exterior was
designed in the style of an Italian Renaissance pavilion. The annual
Ebertfest film festival was created in 1999 by the University of Illinois
and is hosted by alumnus and noted film critic, Roger Ebert.
Pastel on black Canson Mi-Teintes paper.
Original art: 25"w x 19"h
Framed art: 33"w x 27"h
Image copyright 2008, Sherry Hutson, all rights
reserved
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#3893, Pastel
Sold
Giclee Print
11x14, $45
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