Sku: GH0273
Artist: Thomas Mcknight
Title: Riviera Paradise
Year: 1991
Signed: Yes
Medium: Serigraph
Paper Size: 18 x 20 inches ( 46 x 51 cm )
Image Size: 14 x 16 inches ( 36 x 41 cm )
Edition Size: 950
Framed: Yes
Frame Size: H: 20 x W: 22 x D: .75 in.
Condition: A: Mint

Additional Details: This rare serigraph by Thomas McKnight, titled Riviera Paradise, is a quintessential example of the artist’s celebrated vision of coastal elegance and escapist luxury. Hand signed and numbered in pencil from an edition of 950, this work belongs to McKnight’s highly sought-after Voyages to Paradise series, which enjoyed tremendous international popularity. The composition presents a sweeping view of a Mediterranean coastline, where pastel-toned villas cascade along a curving shoreline lined with palm trees. In the foreground, a terrace café invites the viewer into the scene, while the moonlit sky and tranquil sea create a serene, almost cinematic atmosphere. McKnight’s masterful use of perspective draws the eye along the winding promenade, evoking both movement and stillness in perfect balance. Defined by crisp lines, saturated colors, and a meticulous architectural sensibility, McKnight’s work bridges Pop aesthetics with a refined decorative vision. At the height of his success in the late 1980s and early 1990s, his prints were widely collected and prominently featured in galleries and upscale interiors worldwide. Today, they remain highly desirable for their timeless appeal and evocative portrayal of an idealized lifestyle. Professionally framed in white wood and double matted, the piece is presented in a clean, elegant format that enhances its vibrant palette and detailed composition. Ready to hang, it offers an immediate gallery-quality presentation. A highly collectible and decorative work, capturing the essence of a pre-digital era when travel, design, and art converged in a vision of effortless sophistication.