Ken Keeley 
"Times Square"
This Artwork is:
NEW 
Custom Framed in black
Matted in white and black
Framed Size : 40" x 34"
Image Size: 29" x 24"
Framed in the USA
Hanging hardware included on back of frame
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The artwork captures a specific historical moment in Manhattan's Theater District, as evidenced by several period-accurate details:
 
Key Identifiers and Timeline
Raquel Welch in "Woman of the Year": The Palace Theatre marquee prominently features Raquel Welch in Woman of the Year. Welch famously replaced Lauren Bacall in the role for a two-week vacation in December 1981, and later took over the lead full-time from June 1982 to January 1983.
"Raiders of the Lost Ark": The Embassy 1 theatre is showing Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark. While the film originally premiered in June 1981, it had a significant re-release starting July 16, 1982, which aligns perfectly with Raquel Welch's full-time run at the Palace.
Iconic Signage: The painting also depicts the large blue Panasonic billboard and the Wienerwald restaurant, both staples of the Times Square landscape during the early 1980s.
 
Ken Keeley (1934–2020) was a highly regarded American photorealist painter and printmaker, widely known for his detailed, vibrant depictions of New York City streetscapes, newsstands, and iconic landmarks.
Biography
Early Life & Education: Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1934, Keeley studied at the School of Industrial Arts in New York.
Military Career: He started painting at night and on weekends while serving full-time in the Air Force during the Eisenhower administration. After retiring from the service, he decided to pursue art full-time.
Career: Keeley became a prolific artist, with exhibitions dating back to the 1960s. His work is held in numerous public collections, including the Philadelphia Museum of Fine Art, the Malcolm Forbes Public Museum, and the Reading Museum of Fine Art. He passed away in 2020.
Artistic Style & Process
Photorealism: Keeley is primarily associated with the Photorealist or Super-Realist movement. He captured "true-to-life" renditions of urban scenes, such as Times Square, the Carnegie Deli, and Nathan's Famous in Coney Island.
Meticulous Detail: His work is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and vibrant urban energy. He would take hundreds of photographs of a scene to use as a basis for his final pieces, which he created in his home studio without assistants or projectors.