Frankfurt am Main skyline

by Petra Schüßler

This monumental acrylic painting (original dimensions 200 x 120 cm) is my only realistic architectural artwork and, in a way, a small declaration of love to Frankfurt, known as ‘Banksters City’ and ‘Äpplewoi-Chicago’.
Over many labour-intensive hours, I set out to prove to myself, through my craftsmanship, that I could master this challenging task. The painting depicts the view from Sachsenhausen across the Ignatz-Bubis-Brücke towards the banking district. The scene is characterised by a warm, luminous colour palette of vibrant orange, Indian yellow and elegant Main sandstone red, which makes the city glow. The painting is full of detail: on the right, the imposing Imperial Cathedral of St Bartholomew rises up, built of red Main sandstone. Directly above the front bridge pier, almost lost amongst the glass giants, stands the historic Paulskirche, the cradle of German democracy. For me, ‘ "Skyline Frankfurt am Main" ’ is a very personal reminder of my creative, crazy years, when I lived on the banks of the Main and worked as an art director. Later, during my period as a freelance artist in Bad Vilbel (2005–2015), I created this painting.

‘Skyline Frankfurt am Main’ brings the city’s vibrant energy and, at the same time, a golden, emotional elegance to any room. Perfect for the living room or office of people who hold this city close to their hearts.