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Washington Square Park, New York City

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Brand: Stamp My Passport by Mod Day Art

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Washington Square Park, New York City — Hand-Illustrated City Art Print

The arch at Washington Square Park turns violet at dusk. This hand-illustrated print captures that particular hour in Greenwich Village — the deep purple sky settling in behind the arch, the city buildings going quiet on either side, the trees holding their green against the coming dark. A small visitor perches at the edge of the frame, watching the neighborhood change color.

Printed as a genuine giclée on 270 GSM FSC-certified heavyweight cover stock with fade-resistant pigment inks. Available in 8x10 and 11x14, unframed and ready for your favorite frame.

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Genuine giclée print with fade-resistant pigment inks
8x10 inches
Frame not included
Made in the USA
Printed on 270 GSM FSC® certified heavyweight cover stock
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Washington Square at dusk hits differently than at midday. The arch goes from white marble to something closer to violet as the sky deepens, and the park empties just enough that you can actually hear the fountain. We stayed longer than we planned.

This illustration starts from a photo taken on that visit. The deep purple sky, the green of the trees fighting the dark, the arch filling the frame — all drawn by hand in our Fort Worth studio.

The Washington Square Arch was built in 1892 to commemorate the centennial of George Washington's presidential inauguration. It stands at the northern entrance to Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, one of the most storied neighborhoods in New York City.

The illustration is drawn from straight on, the arch filling the vertical frame with the city rising behind it and the park stretching to the foreground. The inscription carved across the top — Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair — is legible in the drawing.

This print works in a home office, a living room, or as part of a travel gallery wall. It pairs naturally with other city prints in the Hand-Illustrated Stopovers series — Chicago, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, and Seattle are all available separately.

The deep purple and violet palette is distinctive on a wall. A simple white or natural wood frame lets the color read clearly.

This NYC art print makes a meaningful gift for anyone with a connection to the city — a New Yorker who moved away, someone who visited and fell for Greenwich Village, or a friend who has always wanted to go. It is a popular choice as a New York City housewarming gift or a birthday present for the New York lover in your life.

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Q: What landmark is featured?

A: The print features the Washington Square Arch at dusk in Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village, New York City.

Q: What size is this print?

A: Available in 8x10 and 11x14 inches, both unframed on premium 270 GSM cardstock.

Q: Is this framed?

A: No, this ships unframed. Both sizes fit standard frames available at any home goods store, Target, IKEA, or Amazon.

Q: What paper is used?

A: 270 GSM FSC-certified heavyweight cover stock printed with fade-resistant pigment inks — giclée quality.

Q: Is this hand-drawn?

A: Yes. Every illustration in the Hand-Illustrated Stopovers series starts as an original hand drawing by the artist Michael in our Fort Worth, Texas studio.

Q: What is the Hand-Illustrated Stopovers series?

A: A collection of hand-illustrated city art prints, each featuring a landmark from a city we have visited. Hidden in each scene are a few migratory bird travelers — look closely.