Details Artist: Gaston Title: Washington Square Medium: Oil on canvas Date: Mid–late 20th century (circa 1960s–1980s) Subject: Cyclists and pedestrians in Washington Square Park, New York City Signature: Signed lower right “Gaston” Size: Large format--canvas is 36 " X 24" Framing: Framed Description This large oil on canvas by Gaston depicts a recognizable view of Washington Square Park, with figures moving through the park in front of surrounding architecture. The painting uses a restrained palette and visible brushwork to describe light, space, and everyday activity in New York City. The composition and handling place the work within mid-20th-century urban figurative painting. The scale gives it strong wall presence without relying on decorative excess. Gaston was an active 20th-century painter known for urban and street-scene subjects. His work often focuses on figures in motion and public spaces, particularly New York cityscapes. Paintings by Gaston appear regularly on the secondary market and are collected for their subject matter and solid painterly execution. Circa 1960s–1980s SEO Keywords Gaston painting, Washington Square Park oil painting, New York cityscape oil, urban figurative painting, vintage New York art, original oil on canvas city scene, NYC park painting, mid century urban art