A beautifully nostalgic Sydney streetscape by renowned Australian artist Cedric Emanuel, depicting the quiet elegance of Liverpool Street in Paddington during the early 1970s. Mounted on board and rendered in Emanuel’s distinctive fine-line architectural style, the composition captures a gently curving terrace-lined street shaded by sprawling plane trees — a vision of inner Sydney before its full transformation into the polished enclave it is today.
Known for his sensitive documentation of historic Australian streetscapes and disappearing urban environments, Emanuel’s works possess both documentary charm and romantic atmosphere. Mounted on velvet lined board, this print carries the warmth of aged paper and the intricate detail characteristic of his pen-and-ink originals, making it an evocative decorative piece for lovers of Sydney history, architecture, and mid-century Australian art.
Emanuel was born in New Zealand in 1906 and moved to Sydney as a child. He trained under figures including Julian Ashton and Dattilo Rubbo, later becoming well known for etchings, ink drawings, watercolours, and illustrated books documenting Australian streetscapes and landscapes. He had a long fascination with “old Sydney” architecture and produced many works depicting terraces, harbour scenes, laneways, and disappearing urban environments.
Condition: Vintage condition consistent with age, including visible surface wear, edge rubbing, and areas of foxing/discolouration that contribute to its aged character and patina.
Dimensions: 24 × 16.5 × 1.8cm
A beautifully nostalgic Sydney streetscape by renowned Australian artist Cedric Emanuel, depicting the quiet elegance of Liverpool Street in Paddington during the early 1970s. Mounted on board and rendered in Emanuel’s distinctive fine-line architectural style, the composition captures a gently curving terrace-lined street shaded by sprawling plane trees — a vision of inner Sydney before its full transformation into the polished enclave it is today.
Known for his sensitive documentation of historic Australian streetscapes and disappearing urban environments, Emanuel’s works possess both documentary charm and romantic atmosphere. Mounted on velvet lined board, this print carries the warmth of aged paper and the intricate detail characteristic of his pen-and-ink originals, making it an evocative decorative piece for lovers of Sydney history, architecture, and mid-century Australian art.
Emanuel was born in New Zealand in 1906 and moved to Sydney as a child. He trained under figures including Julian Ashton and Dattilo Rubbo, later becoming well known for etchings, ink drawings, watercolours, and illustrated books documenting Australian streetscapes and landscapes. He had a long fascination with “old Sydney” architecture and produced many works depicting terraces, harbour scenes, laneways, and disappearing urban environments.
Condition: Vintage condition consistent with age, including visible surface wear, edge rubbing, and areas of foxing/discolouration that contribute to its aged character and patina.
Dimensions: 24 × 16.5 × 1.8cm