{"title":"Pop Art Series","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"coronado-hotel","title":"Coronado Hotel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story Behind the Print\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis print features a vintage matchbook cover from the historic Coronado Hotel, once located across from the common on Franklin Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Pocket-sized advertisements from mid-20th-century American businesses function as small cultural archives, preserving the spirit of everyday social spaces like cocktail lounges, pub bars, and coffee shops. Blown up to a monumental scale, the cover’s structured architectural illustration and bold typography shift from a disposable piece of ephemera into a compelling, graphic work of modern pop art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatina and Architectural Symmetry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEnlarging the canvas to forty inches brings out a breathtaking level of structural detail and material history. The composition features a striking balance of peach, rich blue, and deep black fields, animated by a row of vibrant red stars and classic eagle emblems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAt this extreme magnification, the subtle signs of the matchbook's long journey come forward with absolute clarity—faint surface scuffs, gentle paper creases, and a rich, localized tarnish from years of storage. These unintentional marks create a beautiful tactile rhythm that breaks up the rigid symmetry of the printed design. The artwork celebrates the quiet resilience of everyday objects, honoring a time when design and community connection were woven directly into the smallest details of daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe image was created using a high-resolution digital back paired with a modern view camera, combining traditional photographic craftsmanship with contemporary precision. This approach highlights the tactile details and subtle textures of the worn and abused surfaces, capturing both the physical presence and emotional qualities ingrained through its altered appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 16x39","offer_id":66862179811443,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 24x58","offer_id":66864473014387,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 32x77","offer_id":66864473047155,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 40x96","offer_id":66864473079923,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2776\/9203\/files\/coronado-hotel-vintage-matchbook-pop-art.jpg?v=1792102289"},{"product_id":"siegler-heating","title":"Siegler Heating","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=The+Story+Behind+the+Print\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story Behind the Print\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis print isolates and elevates a vintage mid-century matchbook cover advertising the Siegler patented automatic gas and oil heaters. Small pieces of promotional ephemera take on an entirely new life when photographed at extreme magnification. The cover features the brand's distinctive floor furnace alongside bold commercial typography and an illustration of a family enjoying \"Tropical Floor Heat\" while winter weather sits just outside the window. It stands as a graphic testament to an era when even the most ordinary, disposable objects were treated with careful design and spirited character. [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/293834580091\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHalftone Textures and Commercial Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEnlarging the original canvas shifts the viewer's perspective, turning a pocket-sized advertisement into a monumental graphic work. The vibrant teal surface reveals its material history through subtle surface wear, soft creases, and age marks ingrained from years of handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAt this scale, the traditional printing process comes forward with immense clarity—the fine halftone dot patterns in the floor ripples, the slightly offset ink lines, and the rich textures of the paper substrate create a beautiful visual rhythm. Rather than acting as simple documentation, the print celebrates the intersection of mid-century pop art and industrial Americana, encouraging quiet reflection on the design history woven into ordinary everyday life. [\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/293834580091\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000080;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe image was created using a high-resolution digital back paired with a modern view camera, combining traditional photographic craftsmanship with contemporary precision. This approach highlights the tactile details and subtle textures of the worn and abused surfaces, capturing both the physical presence and emotional qualities ingrained through its altered appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 16x39","offer_id":66864628793459,"sku":null,"price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 24x58","offer_id":66864628826227,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 32x77","offer_id":66864628858995,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 40x96","offer_id":66864628891763,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2776\/9203\/files\/siegler-vintage-matchbook-cover-pop-art.jpg?v=1792008438"},{"product_id":"tampa-nugget-inside-cover","title":"Tampa Nugget Inside Cover","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe Story Behind the Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThis print isolates and elevates the inside lid of a vintage Tampa Nugget cigar box, transforming a common piece of discarded promotional packaging into a monumental visual work. Small pieces of everyday ephemera take on an entirely new life when photographed at extreme magnification, revealing bold graphics never designed to be seen at this scale. The original lid carries warm brown borders, ornate golden scrollwork, deep red accents, and a classic central cigar illustration set against a backdrop of radiating gold rays. It stands as a graphic testament to an era when even ordinary, disposable items were treated with careful design and spirited character.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eHandwriting and Commercial Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eEnlarging the canvas shifts the viewer's perspective, turning a pocket-sized container into an intricate cultural landscape. What makes this particular lid unique is the raw layer of human history etched directly across its face. Someone used the box as a working ledger, writing down insurance notes, check amounts, dates, and reminders in blue ink. Those marks weren’t meant to be preserved, but they give the artwork a striking human presence. At this scale, the commercial lithograph becomes architectural, while the handwriting transforms into part of the visual texture—creating a dual identity that is one part pop-art object and one part lived-in artifact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe image was created using a high-resolution digital setup paired with precise modern studio view camera optics, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary precision. This approach highlights the tactile details and subtle textures of the century-old cardboard, capturing paper frays, minor ink bleeds, and spots of foxing. Presented with a signature letterbox treatment that keeps the original proportions intact, the horizontal format allows the artwork to breathe and shows the lid in a distinctive way.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 16x27","offer_id":66873941295219,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 24x40.5","offer_id":66873941327987,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 32x54","offer_id":66873941360755,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 40x68","offer_id":66873941393523,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 54x92","offer_id":66874549993587,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2776\/9203\/files\/vintage-tampa-nugget-cigar-box-pop-art.jpg?v=1792074853"},{"product_id":"tampa-nugget-outside-cover","title":"Tampa Nugget Outside Cover","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe Story Behind the Print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThis print isolates and elevates the outside cover lid of a vintage Tampa Nugget cigar box, shifting the focus to the rugged, protective character of mid-century industrial packaging. Small objects of everyday commercial design take on an entirely new life when photographed at extreme magnification, transforming a simple box exterior into a powerful graphic statement. The composition celebrates the raw simplicity of vintage branding, relying on a striking color palette of warm browns, deep primary reds, and sun-faded yellows. It stands as a testament to an era when even the most functional, utilitarian surfaces carried a bold and distinct graphic identity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eWeathered Textures and Material Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eEnlarging the original canvas shifts the viewer's perspective, turning a worn container lid into a monumental study of texture and form. Free from the delicate scrollwork of the interior lithograph, the outside lid allows decades of handling and material history to take center stage. At this scale, the fine patterns of the underlying packaging material come forward with immense clarity. The print honors the physical patina of the artifact, capturing structural scuffs, frayed edges, and the remnants of paper tax stamps ingrained from years of storage and neglect—celebrating a familiar, nostalgic, and unexpectedly detailed look from the past.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-os-fs=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe image was created using a high-resolution digital setup paired with a modern view camera, combining traditional photographic craftsmanship with contemporary precision. This approach highlights the tactile honesty and precise detail of the worn and abused surfaces, capturing the physical presence and emotional qualities ingrained through its altered appearance. Presented with a signature letterbox treatment that keeps the original proportions intact, the horizontal format allows the weathered textures and blocky typography to breathe as a commanding visual anchor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 16x27","offer_id":66874555531379,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 24x40.5","offer_id":66874555564147,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 32x54","offer_id":66874555596915,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 40x68","offer_id":66874555629683,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unmounted Rolled Print \/ 54x92","offer_id":66874555662451,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/2776\/9203\/files\/vintage-tampa-nugget-cigar-box-pop-art-outside.jpg?v=1792079873"}],"url":"https:\/\/brucerathbun.com\/collections\/pop-art-series.oembed","provider":"Bruce Rathbun Photography","version":"1.0","type":"link"}