Statue of Eros by William Francis Longstaff (1879-1953)

Published 6th November 2013

 

watercolour of the statue of eros in piccadilly circus by william francis longstaff (1879-1953)

A waterolour of the Statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus painted by the artist 
William Francis Longstaff (1879-1953)

This watercolour of the Statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus is an evocative post-WWII period image by William Francis Longstaff (1879-1953). It depicts a newspaper seller, trams and shoppers in the fading light of a damp winter day with reflections and bright lights reflected off the wet street. The pre-sale estimate is £150-£200 and the watercolour is part of our next Picture Sale on 19th November 2013 at our salerooms in Exeter.

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