Middletown Bank, New York, Perspective 1862

"Middletown Bank, New York, Perspective," is a watercolor painting created by Peter Bonnett Wight in 1862. This detailed architectural drawing depicts the Middletown Bank in New York, showcasing its Gothic Revival style with pointed arches, decorative stonework, and a prominent flagpole with the American flag. The painting captures the grandeur of the bank, with the inscription "Middletown Bank" prominently displayed above the entrance. The presence of figures in the foreground suggests the bustling activity of the city street. This piece, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Wight's architectural renderings, offering a glimpse into the architectural styles and urban landscape of the 19th century.