Mitchell FreifeldSkidmore Fountain, Oil Painting2025
2025
About the Item
Artist Comments
Rain glistens on the cobblestones, reflecting the light of lampposts and an approaching streetcar. The Skidmore Fountain, standing proudly since 1888, once quenched the thirst of working horses, dogs, and people alike. Though the sandstone and red brick building behind it has changed roles over the years, the fountain remains a timeless witness to Portland's evolving story.
About the Artist
Artist Mitchell Freifeld depicts architecture that evokes memory and nostalgia. Using a modernist approach, he highlights details that often fade into the background of familiarity. With his camera, he meticulously documents the world around him, using his shots as a reference for his art. "My works are the product of a process that is more intuitive than intellectual and a passion for simple, modern architecture and light," says Mitchell. After winning his first juried show at 10, Mitchell's lifelong dream of becoming a full-time artist took root. A pivotal moment in 2001 prompted him to seize the chance and devote himself to art-making. Now, he dedicates most of his time to a compact studio within his garage in Portland, Oregon. Mitchell's life revolves entirely around his creative pursuits, taking pictures, and working seven days a week with paints and brushes.
Words that describe this painting: night, city, rain, facade, building, Portland, Oregon, street, road, panoramic, street light, architecture, travel, modern , oil painting, grey
Skidmore Fountain
Mitchell Freifeld
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2025
20 in. h x 40 in. w x 1.5 in. d
1 lbs. 6 oz.
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- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:Skidmore Fountain. Mitchell Freifeld. Oil painting on stretched canvas. Painting wraps around edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front and back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 795511stDibs: LU922116222192
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