Singapore River 1956

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Another great piece, Fred. I can't believe how close you've come to capturing the atmosphere after so many years! We don't see those boats (called tongkangs) anymore on Singapore River, but I do remember vaguely seeing them when I was younger, and they're just as you portrayed them. I just love the detail. Yes, the building you are referring to is the Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation building, which was not only the tallest building in Singapore but also the tallest building in South East Asia. As you said, it's no longer the case.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Mon 04 Apr 07:51:07

Thank you Seok, so sad there are no more tongkangs around.

Posted by Fred Elwell on Mon 04 Apr 20:08:33

I like this piece too...

Posted by Yu Ping Eddy on Tue 05 Apr 03:12:16

Lovely painting Fred. Jx

Posted by JEAN LACEY on Sat 09 Apr 20:36:48

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31/03/2015

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The tall building on the left is the Chinese Bank , once the tallest building in Singapore, now surrounded and dwarfed by huge skyscrapers.

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Fred Elwell

Born In South London now living in Hampshire. A self taught artist although I did attend evening classes at The City and Guilds of London School of Art. As they didn't teach painting in artificial light I had to be content with life drawing two evenings a week. I also did all day on Sundays but…

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