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Thomas Broadbent
"Nest Building" contemporary surrealist painting, swan, French Setee, bluebird

2023

About the Item

29"x41" watercolor on paper. In this contemporary surrealist watercolor painting by Thomas Broadbent, a large white swan rests on a gold gilded French settee with a bluebird resting on the armrest. A pile of books supports on leg of the loveseat. The artworks in signed on reverse and is available unframed, please inquire about framing options. Thomas Broadbent is well known for his contemporary naturalistic depictions of the intersection of nature and man. Thomas Broadbent has shown extensively throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. Broadbent’s work won the PULSE Prize for best solo booth at PULSE Art Fair. His work was subsequently featured in “Mission to Space” at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. His work is in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Broadbent’s numerous solo exhibitions include the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Croxhapox Art Gallery in Gent, Belgium, The Voorkamer Gallery in Lier, Belgium, Inspace gallery in Beijing, China and the Newark Arts Council. Broadbent’s work has been reviewed in The New York Times, The Star-Ledger, New Jersey, NY Arts Magazine, The Brooklyn Rail and numerous other publications. He is represented by the Front Room Gallery in New York.
  • Creator:
    Thomas Broadbent (1955, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU69211799422

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