Illuminated Apartments
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Illuminated Apartments: Backstreets in the Sunlight
This piece captures a striking yet quiet moment in the back alleys of Florence, where beauty lives in overlooked corners. Layers of terracotta rooftops and mismatched apartment windows glow under the bright Tuscan sun. A shadow drapes across the lower car park while vibrant green shutters give the scene its signature hue. This is Florence from the inside out - unpolished, honest, and unforgettable.
Inside the Art: The Story Behind Illuminated Apartments
Part of Kyle Lucks’ Tuscany, Italy series, Illuminated Apartments offers a glimpse into the raw, unfiltered charm of Florence that most tourists never see. Instead of postcard-perfect facades, this piece highlights the lived-in beauty found in the winding alleys and mismatched architecture of everyday life.
As you walk through Florence, the courtyards are often hidden within, leaving the backs of homes and apartments exposed to the sun. In this work, the artist captures those layers of daily living: sun-drenched rooftops, green shuttered windows, and the complex geometry of buildings stacked across generations.
The dramatic shadow that cuts across the bottom of the canvas grounds the scene in time, hinting at the rhythm of the afternoon sun. Through subtle texture and expressive brushwork, Lucks turns an ordinary cluster of buildings into a celebration of structure, light, and memory. A tribute to finding beauty in the mundane, and in the overlooked.
Available Sizes & Formats:
- Sizes: 9.3"x14", 12"x18", 16"x24"
- Gallery-Wrapped Canvas (Available only in 16"x24")
- Note: Due to the nature of stretching canvas, the artwork may slightly wrap over the sides.
- Framed Paper: Gold
- Framed Canvas: Gold
- Unframed Paper Prints also available
Why Buy Illuminated Apartments:
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Bold celebration of the everyday
This painting transforms a quiet backstreet scene into a dynamic composition of light and form. -
Immersive storytelling
Part of a series capturing the soul of Tuscany through unexpected angles and emotional texture. -
Fine art prints available
Bring home the essence of Florence with high-quality prints in multiple sizes and finishes. -
Thoughtfully framed options
Choose gold frames that complement the sunlit palette and Tuscan green accents. -
Evokes a sense of place
Every brushstroke captures the mood, warmth, and architectural spirit of Florence’s backstreets, making it feel like a window into Tuscany.
Perfect For:
- Art lovers who are drawn to architectural subjects and natural light
- Travelers with a connection to Florence or Italian heritage
- Interior spaces that favor warm tones and layered texture
- Anyone who appreciates the hidden beauty in everyday urban life
- Print collectors looking to add European charm to their gallery wall
Add a piece of Florence to your walls. Order your print of Illuminated Apartments today and celebrate the sunlight, shadows, and soul of Tuscany’s hidden corners.
Looking for the original? This one-of-a-kind painting is available for collectors seeking a textured, story-rich addition to their collection. View the full listing for details.
Production Time & Shipping
All orders are printed on demand and shipped directly to the customer. It takes approximately 7 days to produce a print, let it dry completely, and package it securely so it arrives in one piece.
UPS Ground shipping takes approximately 3-7 days, therefore we estimate your order will arrive 14 days after placing it*. There is an option to expedite shipping with UPS 3 Day Select, which can take up to 3 days. You will receive a shipping confirmation with tracking number once your order is en route.
*Shipping time is an estimate and unexpected delays can occur due to weather, national holidays, and global pandemics, to name a few.
Please notify us if your order is damaged upon arrival so we can file a claim with the carrier and produce a replacement for you.
Print Technique & Materials
Prints are reproductions of original paintings using a high-quality inkjet printing technique known as "giclee."
Unframed and framed artwork is printed on archival cotton rag paper, which is acid free and will resist fading and discoloration for generations. Unframed prints on paper are unsigned and feature a 1.5"-2" white border around the image. Most unframed prints are non-standard sizes and will require a custom mat to properly display the artwork, though the outer dimensions of the mat will fit standard frame sizes.
All framing is custom made to the exact specifications of each image, with an acid-free white mat and acrylic glazing (glass is prone to breaking when shipped). Most prints are non-traditional sizes and will not fit properly in mats or frames purchased off the shelf, therefore custom framing is recommended.
Canvas prints are referred to as "gallery-wrapped" because the color or image wraps around the sides of the canvas and it is stapled on the back. The canvas is wrapped around 1.5" deep wood stretcher bars and arrives ready to hang.
Framed canvas prints feature a "float frame," which has a 0.25" gap between the edge of the canvas and the frame moulding. The frame is 2" deep.
Custom Mat for Unframed Paper
Most unframed prints are non-standard sizes and will require a custom mat to properly display the artwork, though the outer dimensions of the mat will fit standard frame sizes.
You can purchase a custom mat from your local frame shop or online. If online, we suggest Matboard & More. Choose Arctic White in Decorative Quality, or if you prefer to upgrade, select White Art in Conservation Quality.
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