After Alain Bertrand (Born 1946) French, Long Oil on Canvas New York Scene "Broadway". Over five feet long and nearly four feet tall, painted in the early 2000s and signed "king's R." bottom right, capturing the dreamlike quality of the French artist's original nighttime view of Times Square with vintage cars, wet reflections on the pavement, and iconic neon signs like Budweiser and Coca-Cola, with a few changes and twists to the background sights and sounds. Unframed.
Overall Size: 63 x 44 3/4 in.
Sight Size: 39 1/2 x 40 in.
Alain Bertrand (Born 1946) is a celebrated French painter and illustrator renowned for his hyperrealistic depictions of post-war Americana. Growing up near an American airbase in Normandy, he developed a lifelong fascination with vintage American automobiles, rock music, and mid-century pop culture. Before transitioning into full-time fine art, he spent over a decade working as an industrial illustrator for Renault and created major promotional campaigns and movie posters. Heavily influenced by artists like Norman Rockwell and Edward Hopper, his paintings capture the nostalgic optimism of the 1940s through 1970s with meticulous detail and rich tonal contrasts. Today, his iconic works featuring classic cars, diners, and vibrant cityscapes are celebrated and collected internationally.
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