This is an original oil painting on canvas titled Long Ago by Michael Matthews, a late-20th-century British painter known for atmospheric urban street scenes and moody evening cityscapes.
The composition depicts a rain-soaked European street at dusk, illuminated by shop windows and streetlamps, with figures receding into the distance. Matthews’ handling of light reflections, architectural depth, and muted tonal palette places this work firmly within the tradition of British and European urban realism.
The painting was originally sold through Gallery Americana in Carmel, California, one of the prominent West Coast galleries representing Matthews during the late 1980s–1990s. The verso retains the original Gallery Americana label, identifying the artist, title, gallery inventory number, canvas size, and an original retail price of $4,250, which is further supported by the original receipt.
The work is hand-signed by the artist and presented in a substantial, high-quality gilt frame consistent with gallery presentation of the period.
This is a one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a print or reproduction.
Details
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Artist: Michael Matthews
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Title: Long Ago
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Medium: Oil on canvas
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Signature: Hand-signed lower right
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Canvas Size: 24 × 36 inches
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Framed Size: Approx. 48 × 36 inches
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Gallery: Gallery Americana, Carmel, California
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Original Retail Price: $4,250
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Date: Late 20th century (circa 1980s–1990s)
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Condition: Very good overall vintage condition; light, age-appropriate wear to frame
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