Milan, Italy: Canvas Print

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This monochrome canvas wall art is a city drawing and an ode to luxury shopping in Milan, Italy. This black and white city art print on canvas is a detailed architectural drawing of the heart of Italian elegance, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele building - Italy's oldest active shopping gallery and a major landmark of Milan, alongside the iconic Duomo di Milano. In this world-famous shopping destination filled with elegant opulence and style, luxury fashion brands such as Prada, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton live alongside some of the oldest boutiques and restaurants in the city of Milan. 

The drawing style of this Italy building art print uses high contrasts of black and white, and a dynamic, sketchy yet detailed line illustration - emphasizing the curved arcades, arches, glass ceiling and columns of this historical building. This Milan print on canvas captures the buzz and excitement surrounding this famous Italian landmark. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or an Italy lover, this poster is an Italy travel souvenir and a contemporary Italy wall art print for your home decor - where art, history, and luxury converge.

Inspirations

I went to Milan recently to feast on design, as part of my yearly inspiration trip series to a design capital of the world. I had visited the city fifteen years prior, and did not love it as much as i did other Italian cities. But, this time around, I went armed with a new set of eyes and on a quest to rediscover this historic center of art and design: its modern design, architecture, style and innovation.

This time around, the city did not disappoint. I happened to be there during Fashion week, and the level of elegance, style and sophistication I witnessed on every single street, every day of my 8 days there, was unparalleled. The interior design, innovation in urban developement, fashion design, art, history and architecture, from the more modern Prada Foundation to the classic historical grandeur of the Duomo di Milano were jaw droppingly inspiring.

Aside from the more obvious landmarks, we had insider Milanese tips on what to see, where to eat and where to shop, and we discovered (after we were briefed), that the beauty of Milan is hidden behind unassuming façades, doorways and unexpected structures.

This artwork of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuel, was inspired not only by the architectural beauty of the building itself, but by the awe-inspiring feeling you get from the outside - in a sea of tourists and Milanese residents swarming around in this busy tourist area (the Duomo di Milano is right next door), I coudn't help but be amazed at the sheer scale of the building, and couldn't stop looking up at the gorgeous geometric form and graphic shapes of the ceiling. Then, after taking that in, the contrasting scale of architecture and tiny people below. And then, of course, the feeling of delicious anticipation just knowing that you are about to enter something really, really special.

I hope this Milan drawing, in some way, can convey through my pen strokes, something my words can't quite do justice to.

I went to Milan recently to feast on design, as part of my yearly inspiration trip series to a design capital of the world. I had visited the city fifteen years prior, and did not love it as much as i did other Italian cities. But, this time around, I went armed with a new set of eyes and on a quest to rediscover this historic center of art and design: its modern design, architecture, style and innovation.

This time around, the city did not disappoint. I happened to be there during Fashion week, and the level of elegance, style and sophistication I witnessed on every single street, every day of my 8 days there, was unparalleled. The interior design, innovation in urban developement, fashion design, art, history and architecture, from the more modern Prada Foundation to the classic historical grandeur of the Duomo di Milano were jaw droppingly inspiring.

Aside from the more obvious landmarks, we had insider Milanese tips on what to see, where to eat and where to shop, and we discovered (after we were briefed), that the beauty of Milan is hidden behind unassuming façades, doorways and unexpected structures.

This artwork of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuel, was inspired not only by the architectural beauty of the building itself, but by the awe-inspiring feeling you get from the outside - in a sea of tourists and Milanese residents swarming around in this busy tourist area (the Duomo di Milano is right next door), I coudn't help but be amazed at the sheer scale of the building, and couldn't stop looking up at the gorgeous geometric form and graphic shapes of the ceiling. Then, after taking that in, the contrasting scale of architecture and tiny people below. And then, of course, the feeling of delicious anticipation just knowing that you are about to enter something really, really special.

I hope this Milan drawing, in some way, can convey through my pen strokes, something my words can't quite do justice to.

Material & Features

This Milan destination canvas print enhances the artwork's natural look and feel, creating a truly immersive art experience with a rich texture, depth and a timeless allure for your wall decor - a beautiful, high-quality product that will bring life to any space.

Features:

Responsibly sourced wood is used for the stretcher bars, (FSC certified), ensuring a long-lasting and high-quality product.

This canvas art print is available in two thicknesses - slim and thick - to match your preference. The slim canvas has an approximately 2cm /0.8" thick wood stretcher bar, while the thick canvas has an approximately 4cm /1.6" thick wood stretcher bar. Both options come with hanging hardware included for easy installation.

Colored edges are not supported

The canvas substrate uses a coated fabric: a blend of cotton and polyester, providing a weight of approximately 300-350gsm/110-130lb cover and a thickness of 350-400 microns, giving you a sturdy and durable product.

A hanging kit with hanging hardware is included for easy installation.

To ensure no damage during transportation, the canvas print is shipped in protective packaging and a strong box.

This Milan destination canvas print enhances the artwork's natural look and feel, creating a truly immersive art experience with a rich texture, depth and a timeless allure for your wall decor - a beautiful, high-quality product that will bring life to any space.

Features:

Responsibly sourced wood is used for the stretcher bars, (FSC certified), ensuring a long-lasting and high-quality product.

This canvas art print is available in two thicknesses - slim and thick - to match your preference. The slim canvas has an approximately 2cm /0.8" thick wood stretcher bar, while the thick canvas has an approximately 4cm /1.6" thick wood stretcher bar. Both options come with hanging hardware included for easy installation.

Colored edges are not supported

The canvas substrate uses a coated fabric: a blend of cotton and polyester, providing a weight of approximately 300-350gsm/110-130lb cover and a thickness of 350-400 microns, giving you a sturdy and durable product.

A hanging kit with hanging hardware is included for easy installation.

To ensure no damage during transportation, the canvas print is shipped in protective packaging and a strong box.

Creative Process

The Italy travel sketches are a graphic, monochrome, hand drawn and hand-painted art series using various mixed media techniques on paper, featuring iconic Italian cityscapes, Italian scenery, towns, architecture and landmarks that I created during over twenty years and fifteen trips to Italy - the country that keeps beckoning me back with its cultural richness, beauty, food and people. I always sketch and draw what inspires me in my travel sketchbook to capture moments "sur le vif", and then turn these sketches into larger artworks, still keeping the spontaneity of line and gesture, when I return home from my travels.

Hand drawn using pencil, pen and India ink, this Milan city drawing is an architectural illustration that captures the buzzing energy around the Duomo di Milano piazza, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.

Once the original final artwork on paper was finished, I scanned it, enhanced the contrasts and highlights, ensuring it can be reproduced in a sharp, graphic, premium quality large canvas wall art print of Italy for your wall decor.

The Italy travel sketches are a graphic, monochrome, hand drawn and hand-painted art series using various mixed media techniques on paper, featuring iconic Italian cityscapes, Italian scenery, towns, architecture and landmarks that I created during over twenty years and fifteen trips to Italy - the country that keeps beckoning me back with its cultural richness, beauty, food and people. I always sketch and draw what inspires me in my travel sketchbook to capture moments "sur le vif", and then turn these sketches into larger artworks, still keeping the spontaneity of line and gesture, when I return home from my travels.

Hand drawn using pencil, pen and India ink, this Milan city drawing is an architectural illustration that captures the buzzing energy around the Duomo di Milano piazza, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.

Once the original final artwork on paper was finished, I scanned it, enhanced the contrasts and highlights, ensuring it can be reproduced in a sharp, graphic, premium quality large canvas wall art print of Italy for your wall decor.