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Wrigley Field was awash with anticipation and excitement in October of 1945, the fifth and most recent year it has hosted the World Series, and renowned sports artist Al Sorenson captured the ballpark as it then appeared in this vibrant giclée print.
Exactingly reproduced from the artist's original acrylic painting, in rich detail you can read the words on the famous Wrigley Field marquee and see Cubs fans in that era's dress loitering outside of the ballpark, waiting for the 1:30 World Series game against the Detroit Tigers to start.
From the bunting hung on the facade to the vintage automobile parked curbside, this giclée of Wrigley Field has as timeless an appeal as the ivy that grows on the ballpark's outfield walls.
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Available in two sizes, each Wrigley Field 1945 giclée is printed on canvas and can be ordered with or without a wood frame. The standard sized giclée is limited in edition to 300 prints, each numbered and containing the artist's signature. The mini giclée is an open edition.
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Mini Wrigley Field Giclée
Print size: 12" W x 10" H
Only $69
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Framed Mini Wrigley Field Giclée
Print size in frame: 13" W x 11" H
Only $99
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Standard Wrigley Field Giclée
Print size: 24" W x 18" H
$175
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Framed Standard Wrigley Field Giclée
Print size in frame: 27" W x 21" H
$295
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What is a Giclée print?
A giclée is a fine art print made from a digital source using a specialized ink-jet printer capable of producing incredibly detailed prints. Superior to traditional lithographs, giclée prints have all the tonalities and hues of the original painting and no visible dot screen patterns. Made using archival quality inks, the giclée printing process allows for better color accuracy than other means of fine art reproduction. Because their colors are vibrant and details so crisp, giclées are now commonly found in museums and galleries as they are often indistinguishable from the original painting. The giclée of Wrigley Field is printed on canvas, which will not crease and is more durable than traditional fine art paper.
Artist Bio - Al Sorenson
Al Sorenson has a passion for sports which is celebrated in his art. A former basketball player at Division III Ripon College, Sorenson has produced numerous paintings of famous ballparks and athletes in his trademark style, which is noted for his profound use of color and acrylic paints. Sorenson lives in Tinley Park, Illinois.
