This extraordinary scratchboard artwork, Chicago Skyline in Conch Shell, captures the dynamic spirit of Chicago’s cityscape through the unique perspective of a seashell form. Once exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute and honored as an original gifted to President Carter during a press conference, this piece blends imagination with technical precision. Using scratchboard techniques layered with silver acrylic, Annette Perone Leiber transforms a familiar urban skyline into an organic, dreamlike creation that reflects her mastery of line and contrast.

🖼️ Title: Chicago Skyline in Conch Shell Scratchboard Original – Chicago Art Institute Exhibit Piece, Gifted to President Carter, Signed Framed

📐 Size (Width x Height): 18" x 14" (estimated including frame & mat)

🎨 Medium: Scratchboard with Silver Acrylic

📄 Surface Material: Scratchboard Panel

🖌️ Style: Realistic

🌄 Subject: Chicago Skyline

💡 Inspiration: A symbolic merging of urban architecture and natural forms, exhibited at Chicago Art Institute and presented to President Carter.

✍️ Status: Signed & Framed (Museum-Quality Presentation)

ARTIST: Annette Perone Leiber

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Annette Perone Leiber, American artist, art association administrator. Named Citizen of the Month Lerner-Voice Newspapers, 1980, Outstanding Women Leader in Arts & Culture Young Women’s Christian Association, 1989, Studs Terkel Illinois Humanities Service award, 1999; numerous art awards since 1970, Woman of Distinction award American Association of University Women, 2003.

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Artist's sale proceeds will go toward scholarships for Addison Trail High School students continuing education in music, theater, and visual arts.

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