{"product_id":"street-with-houses-guayaquil-ecuador-by-frederic-edwin-church-1857","title":"Street with Houses, Guayaquil, Ecuador by Frederic Edwin Church, 1857","description":"\u003cp\u003eStreet with Houses, Guayaquil, Ecuador (1857) by Frederic Edwin Church captures a rare urban moment from a painter best known for grand, luminous landscapes. Painted during Church’s South American travels, the scene turns away from sweeping panoramas to study a sun‑struck street in coastal Ecuador. Warm equatorial light glows across plastered facades and low rooflines, inviting the eye to linger on the textures of everyday life and the character of vernacular architecture. The restrained, observational mood gives the piece an intimate, almost documentary quality that feels immediate and human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable exclusively from The Unique Maps Co., this museum-quality fine art print is produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Select from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing and matting to complete the presentation. We also offer personalization—add a printed caption, date, or dedication—and custom sizing to ensure a perfect fit for your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrederic Edwin Church (1826–1900) was a leading figure of the Hudson River School, celebrated for his mastery of light, topography, and atmosphere. In the 1850s he traveled widely in South America, gathering sketches and studies that transformed his practice. Works from this period reflect his curiosity about local architecture and daily life as much as geology and weather, broadening American art’s view of the world and feeding a public appetite for images of distant places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular subject is noteworthy for its focus on Guayaquil’s street life rather than the surrounding landscape. The composition draws the eye down a gently receding roadway bordered by modest buildings, their facades catching sunlight that seems to gild rough plaster and wood. In an era when audiences were fascinated by travel and “local color,” Church’s choice to frame an ordinary street elevates the everyday, preserving the texture of a place that was rapidly changing in the mid‑19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is anchored by warm yellows and sun‑washed browns, tempered by silvery grays in shaded walls and the hard-packed street—tones that harmonize beautifully with contemporary interiors. Delicate, linear brushwork suggests the grain of timbers, rooflines repeating in a rhythmic pattern, and the softly dappled foliage that interrupts the geometry of buildings. Subtle shading and layering create convincing depth without losing the immediacy of an on‑the‑spot study, making this a captivating piece for anyone who appreciates refined light effects and quietly elegant design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and inviting, this print makes a memorable gift for travelers, architects, and lovers of 19th‑century art—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or as a memento for someone returning from Ecuador.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 36x24in (90x60cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061294535040,"sku":"UM00283786A","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061294567808,"sku":"UM00283787A","price":202.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061294600576,"sku":"UM00283788A","price":212.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061294633344,"sku":"UM00283789A","price":121.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061294666112,"sku":"UM00283790A","price":288.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061294698880,"sku":"UM00283791A","price":308.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061294731648,"sku":"UM00283792A","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061294764416,"sku":"UM00283793A","price":461.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061294797184,"sku":"UM00283794A","price":480.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061294829952,"sku":"UM00283795A","price":221.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061294862720,"sku":"UM00283796A","price":883.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061294895488,"sku":"UM00283797A","price":883.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061294928256,"sku":"UM00283798A","price":404.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061294961024,"sku":"UM00283799A","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061294993792,"sku":"UM00283800A","price":1574.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061295026560,"sku":"UM00283801A","price":586.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061295059328,"sku":"UM00283802A","price":2687.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061295092096,"sku":"UM00283803A","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58061295124864,"sku":"UM00283804A","price":989.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58061295157632,"sku":"UM00283805A","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58061295190400,"sku":"UM00283806A","price":3359.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_86dc0424-30ad-4d36-8f77-0a62daef5324.jpg?v=1778242062","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.net\/de\/products\/street-with-houses-guayaquil-ecuador-by-frederic-edwin-church-1857","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}