“Les Toits de Nantes” takes our eye right out across some of Nantes’ oldest buildings. It is the evening, when the yellow lamplight transforms the buildings into glowing monuments, throwing the rooflines into silhouette and now and again highlighting the edge of a terracotta chimney pot. The scene is magical, theatrical even and the inky night sky takes on a greenish hue from the ambient city light.
Artist notes:
I have always loved the works of Gustave Caillbotte and his painting “Vue de Toits (effet de neige) painted in 1878-9 has long remained one of my favourite works and inspired this piece. I used both brush and palette knife during its creation and built up layers using thin coats of glazing to increase the effect of depth and light glow, drawing the eye into the centre of the work. It is painted on stretched linen canvas and the sides are finished with a black linen tape without need of a frame unless desired. All fixings and cord are attached ready for you to hang up and enjoy.
Dimensions50 x 50 cm
Mediumoil on linen
Price960
