Grande Vue De Brooklyn Panoramique 3 2012

This panoramic view of Brooklyn was painted by Patrick Pietropoli using traditional oil paints on canvas. Looking closely, notice how the earth-toned colours, applied with thick impasto, give the cityscape a weighty, almost geological feel. The application of paint evokes the heavy labour involved in the construction of the city itself, with layers of brushstrokes mirroring the accumulation of brick and stone. The panoramic format stretches the scene, emphasizing the relentless urban sprawl. This technique, reminiscent of nineteenth-century landscape painting, invites us to consider the social implications of urban development. Pietropoli’s painterly approach reminds us that even the most seemingly straightforward depictions are the product of skilled handwork. Ultimately, this view challenges us to think about the relationship between artistic labor and the labor that builds our world.