Artist
Anne Marchand
Title
Riggs Place, NW
Date2000
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions36 × 54 in. (91.4 × 137.2 cm)
Framed Size: 38 × 56 1/4 in. (96.5 × 142.9 cm)
Framed Size: 38 × 56 1/4 in. (96.5 × 142.9 cm)
Credit LineDC Commision on the Arts and Humanities Art Bank Collection
Object numberDCCAH2001.091
ClassificationsPaintings
Locations
Wilson Building (1350 Penn Ave NW, 531)
DescriptionFrom 1995 to 2002, Marchand produced her Cityscape series from, which came about from observation of the lyrical quality of city architecture. She made pictorial composition in geometric shapes, inspired by rooftops, windows and structures. She has also worked with arts projects that focus on revitalizing local communities and neighborhoods in Washington, DC.
“Riggs Place” is a view of neighborhood rooftops in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC looking north with a blend of residential and commercial architecture.
