"Winter
in Central Park" by Paul McGehee. New York City's Central Park is one
of the lovliest places in the United States, especially at wintertime,
when the Wollman Rink comes alive with ice skaters. Between the months
of October to April, the Wollman Rink is opened to the public...for the
small price of a ticket, skaters from all over the world can enjoy the
ice, nestled within the dramatic setting of the Park, surrounded by
picturesque skyscrapers including the famous Plaza Hotel. The Rink
opened in 1949 with funds donated by Kate Wollman of the same family
which ran the successful W. J. Wollman & Company stock exchange
firm. The scene depicted shows the Rink as it appeared in the early
1950s. Wollman Rink is located in the southern portion of Central Park,
and is built at the former site of a pond near the famous Gapstow
Bridge. Besides winter skating, the Rink in years past was a venue for
many concerts and special events. During the summer months presently,
the Rink becomes the Victorian Gardens Amusement Park. The Wollman Rink
was fully restored in 1987 and is one of the top tourist attractions of
NYC.
"Winter in Central Park" is faithfully
reproduced from Paul's
original color pencil and acrylic paint artwork as an archival quality
print issued in a strictly limited edition of only 2,000 pieces each
hand-signed by the artist.
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