Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims is a watercolor depicting the Brooklyn New York historical landmark. This lovely artwork is a signed original painting by Nik Puspurica and was painted in 1980. The painting is based on a historical photograph taken in 1905, which is pictured above. This beautifully rendered architectural cityscape captures the timeless character of a classic Brooklyn streetscape with warm earth tones, expressive line work, and soft atmospheric washes.
The composition features the church framed by neighboring buildings and overhanging tree branches, creating depth, balance, and strong visual interest. The artist’s confident architectural detailing and traditional watercolor technique make this piece very desirable for collectors.
Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims
Plymouth Church is Congregational church located in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The church was built in 1849–50 and was designed by Joseph C. Wells. Under the leadership of its first minister, Henry Ward Beecher, it became the foremost center of anti-slavery sentiment in the mid-19th century. The church has a significant history in America and is available for guided tours. Click here to find out more.
The artwork is signed and dated lower right Nik Puspurica 1980 and inscribed lower left, referencing the 1905 photograph. Painted while the artist was living and working in New York, this piece offers authentic local provenance and historic appeal. To see more of this artist work and available paintings, click the link below.
This is a one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a print or reproduction. Ideal for collectors of New York art, architectural watercolors, urban landscapes, Brooklyn history, and fine art on paper. Perfect for living rooms, offices, libraries, lofts or curated interiors.
ARTIST: Nik Puspurica / Nick Puspurica (1929-2020)
TITLE: Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims 1905
PERIOD: 1980
EDITION: Signed original
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
MEDIUM: Watercolor on artist paper
CONDITION: The image is in very nice condition. Along the edge of the paper there are some minor losses of paint. These would not be visible once the painting is framed.
FRAME: Unframed
ARTWORK SIZE
HEIGHT: 10.63 in. (27 cm)
WIDTH: 14 in. (36 cm)
DEPTH: .25 in. (1 cm)
