Riflemaker - Contemporary Storefront Photograph by Guy Sargent

Description

John Wilkes, gun maker and rifle maker storefront at 79 Beak Street, Soho, central London. This beautiful, ageing, untouched facade … more John Wilkes, gun maker and rifle maker storefront at 79 Beak Street, Soho, central London. This beautiful, ageing, untouched facade was once home to a gun and rifle maker. A sublime mix of various shades of green paint applied over a period of several years has resulted in a beautiful patina - for many years it was home to a contemporary art gallery, simply named - Riflemaker. As of 2023 it is now the official London store of a relatively new fashion label from Paris - Officine Générale and has been re-painted, sympathetically, in a slightly darker shade of green but the original John Wilkes signage remains intact.

The painter Canaletto lived for three years at number 41 Beak Street (1749-1752).

Archival Inkjet Giclée Print made on Matte Photo Rag paper.

27 1/2" x 35 1/2" - 70cm x 90.5cm (includes border).

Limited Edition of 15 - Signed.

Also available in a larger size - Search "Riflemaker".

"Printed on Demand" - Ships from the UK.

*Print only, no frame included. less