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Cable-Car Up Sugar Loaf in Rio - VEFA Gallery

Cable-Car Up Sugar Loaf in Rio

By Gerald Boyd

$2,000.00 USD
Size:14 x 24 inches (17 x 27 framed)
Artwork authenticity:Original
Medium:Pastel

Capture the iconic topography of Rio de Janeiro with this original framed artwork by Gerald Boyd, detailing the ascent of the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car. The composition meticulously renders the white transit cabin against the rugged, verdant slopes of Morro da Urca, stretching toward the hazy Atlantic coastline and dense urban skyline beyond. Presented in a refined metallic frame, this piece transforms a dynamic engineering marvel into a striking focal point for contemporary interior decor.

As an original production by Gerald Boyd, this artwork offers undeniable provenance through the artist’s signed bottom-right notation. The rich textural contrasts between the geometric steel cables and the organic mountain foliage demonstrate meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring the piece commands lasting collector appeal. For connoisseurs of travel heritage and metropolitan landscapes, this originally limited artwork bridges historical transit design with sophisticated visual artistry.

  • Iconic Subject Matter: Depicts the historic Sugarloaf Mountain cable car system ascending Morro da Urca toward Rio de Janeiro’s Pão de Açúcar, capturing the city’s distinct coastal topography.
  • Original Artist Signature: Authenticated by the hand-signed notation in the lower right corner, guaranteeing the provenance and originality of this fine art piece.
  • Refined Framing: Housed in a contemporary metallic frame that complements the cool steel cables and coastal color palette, ready for immediate wall display.
  • Textural Detail: Features intricate rendering of the cable car's grid windows and the atmospheric mist enveloping the distant Serr da Mistura peaks.
  • Versatile Décor Integration: Horizontal orientation and balanced composition suit executive offices, living rooms, or boutique hospitality spaces seeking metropolitan sophistication.

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