Subway Serenade Framed Poster – 1 Powerful Sketch from NYC’s Subway Life

Subway Serenade Framed Poster – 1 Powerful Sketch from NYC’s Subway Life

Add rhythm, emotion, and NYC grit to your walls with the Subway Serenade Framed Poster, a vivid tribute to the underground culture of New York. Part of Howard Goodley’s Train Ride Through His Eyes collection, this powerful poster depicts a trumpet player quietly performing during a crowded subway ride—one of the many soulful encounters Howard captured during his daily commutes in the 1990s.

🎨 Why the Subway Serenade Framed Poster Stands Out

Howard Goodley, a self-taught Bronx artist, rode the #2 train for over 30 years. With a pencil in hand and a keen eye for human emotion, he transformed ordinary strangers into unforgettable subjects. The Subway Serenade Framed Poster is one of those rare moments—where art, music, and motion collide.

Printed on smooth semi-gloss 200gsm paper and protected by lightweight Perspex glazing, this framed poster offers museum-style presentation at an accessible size. At 11” x 14”, it’s perfect for offices, studios, bedrooms, or gallery walls that need a touch of soul.

✨ Product Highlights

• ✅ Printed on 200gsm semi-gloss coated poster paper

• ✅ Protected with lightweight Perspex (shatter-resistant)

• ✅ Wooden frame options: Black, White, or Oak

• ✅ Default size: 11” x 14” (other sizes available upon request)

• ✅ Ready to hang – includes back and wire mounting kit

• ✅ Made with globally sourced materials in the USA

• ✅ Part of the Train Ride Through His Eyes series by Howard Goodley

🖋️ A Legacy Preserved in Every Line

Howard Goodley wasn’t famous. He was real. A Bronx native, a quiet observer, and a master of urban storytelling. He began sketching at age 7 and never stopped. From a window in his childhood apartment to the buzzing subway platforms, Howard’s eye for emotion turned fleeting city moments into eternal pieces of art.

“Subway Serenade” captures the quiet beauty of a man with a trumpet, seated and playing, unnoticed by the crowd around him. His music is imagined—but the image, powerful and present, lingers. That’s what Howard was known for: finding what others missed.

Want to see more of Howard’s subway sketches? Visit our Train Ride Through His Eyes Collection.

🧼 Poster Care Instructions

• Clean gently using a dry microfiber cloth

• Avoid contact with moisture or liquid cleaners

• Hang away from prolonged direct sunlight for best results

🔄 One Size Offered, Others Available by Request

This Subway Serenade Framed Poster is offered in a single 11” x 14” size—ideal for most small and medium spaces. For custom sizing, reach out through our contact page to request a personalized order.

Every framed poster is made-to-order and carefully packaged for safe delivery.

💛 Buy with Purpose

20% of every purchase from this collection supports AngelsAtRest.org, a charitable mission that provides essentials to those in need. Your art investment becomes part of a bigger story—just like Howard’s.

📌 Why You’ll Love This Piece

• A meaningful art print with music, movement, and NYC history

• A sleek, professional look without the weight of traditional frames

• A statement about creativity in overlooked places

• An affordable, ready-to-hang collectible from a powerful collection

🌆 Explore NYC Through Art

Want to dive deeper into urban sketch culture? The Museum of the City of New York is a great resource to explore works from artists like Howard and beyond.