Title: Des Moines Capital 1880’s
Artist: Nick Proykov
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size: 40” x 48”

A moody, atmospheric view of early Des Moines, this work layers historic architecture with the rough‑edged character of frontier‑era homes and fences. Proykov’s mixed‑media textures give the scene a misty, time‑worn quality, contrasting the grandeur of the Capitol dome with the humble dwellings in the foreground. The palette of greys, blues, and earth tones deepens the sense of distance and memory, creating a compelling window into the city’s past.