Description

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In this piece, Dad captures the vibrant and bustling waterfront of Hoboken, New Jersey, from way, way back.

The scene is alive with activity, framed by the lively puffy clouds in the sky and the factory stack billowing smoke to the right. The iconic New York City skyline, with the majestic Empire State Building, sits in the backdrop, towering over the moving Hudson River. In the foreground, a freight train makes its way to the port where ships are docked, ready to embark on their journeys.

The Hoboken waterfront was a hub of industrial activity, with the Hudson River serving as a vital artery for transporting goods locally and globally.

On this day in 1962, Dad, then 40 years old, stood behind the shipyard with its train rails, facing the river and the skyline. Just six years earlier, in 1956, we had arrived in America, escaping Soviet Communism in Hungary.

This work, created with such nostalgia and affection, is a timeless tribute to the Hoboken view and the promise of a new life in America.

Dad's artistic style, influenced by the classical greats like Dufy, Picasso, and Van Gogh, shines through in this piece. The expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors evoke a sense of movement and energy, capturing not just a place, but a moment in time filled with hope and possibility. This work is more than just a depiction of a landscape; it is a reflection of Dad's journey and the beauty he found in his new surroundings.

On this day in 1962, Dad found a perfect Hoboken View.

Through My Father's Eyes