Sheldon Theater

Red Wing, Minnesota - Pen and Ink - 2002

One of Red Wing’s most notable historic buildings is the Sheldon Theatre. Completed in 1904, this beautifully detailed building, inside and out, has long been nicknamed ‘The Jewel Box’. Restored in 1986, it is home to performances by local, regional and national artistic talents. During much of 2002 on into early 2003, the artist lived each weekend in Red Wing - each Saturday morning, Bill would catch the eastbound Amtrak train from Saint Paul to Red Wing. From here he would walk a mile up from the train Station, located along the Mississippi River and just behind the famous St. James Hotel, up to the top of Potter Street, halfway up Sorin’s Bluff, to his little 1854 house he had restored into a gallery/retreat overlooking the town. Sunday evenings, he would catch the westbound Amtrak train back to Saint Paul. Along with this illustration he created four other Red Wing artworks during this time: Prairie Winds House, Red Wing Depot I, Red Wing Depot II and First Lutheran Church.

Birch Linen mat paper print size: 11” x 8.5” - Signed/Numbered edition size: 999 - $30

Birch Linen mat paper print size: 11” x 8.5” - Signed/Numbered Artist’s Proof edition size: 99 - $45

Birch Linen mat paper print size: 17” x 11” - Signed/Numbered edition size: 999 - $45

Birch Linen mat paper print size: 17” x 11” - Signed/Numbered Artist’s Proof edition size: 99 - $60

Customized Pencil Shading or Watercolor Tinting available - $20

(Substitute White Linen mat paper available. For this selection and or to complete your order for Customized Pencil Shading or Watercolor Tinting please contact us at 651-222-4767 or bill@billhosko.com. See FAQ page for additional information. Thank you.)

Original ‘Sheldon Theater’ artwork available - Illustrated on Mylar - Paper size: 20” x 14” - $1,500