Covent Garden , London. 1982

Address: Covent Garden, London.

Materials: Emulsion paints.

Commissioned by: Jacob Rothstein.

Funded by: Maxwell Restaurants and Clifton Nurseries.

Theme: The rendition of two 18th century facades on the blank backĀ  wall of the Royal Opera House.

 

Covent Garden Opera House rear, prior to the mural.

 

The two original facades.

 

The anti demolition banner was added prior to the demolition of the buildings as part of the expansion of Covent Garden Opera House.

 

 

 

 

Ken White.Note that Magritte man now sports an umbrella to protect him from the falling masonry.