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Lyon, France V, French Landscape Painting

10/6/2009 1:39:18 AM
by Keiko Tanabe - 5 Comments
Topics: French Landscapes | Sold Works 

Lyon, France V

At the bottom of the hill of Fourvière is a small section that forms Vieux Lyon (the Old Lyon).  Walking on a narrow street, admiring old Renaissance-style buildings on both sides, I could imagine how important this neighborhood used to be when it was a bustling trade center.  It was obvious prosperity was enjoyed by the well-to-do.

I was walking down the hill on this alley, not knowing what was at the end of it.  A car came out of nowhere, and the sun hit one of the buildings behind it.  Orange glow that I happened upon in the quiet air of a late afternoon was enough for me to decide that I would paint this street scene.


Lyon, France V

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 11.5 x 8.25 in. (on 12 x 9 in. paper)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Sold

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5 Responses to Lyon, France V, French Landscape Painting

I love your Lyon painting. I stayed in Vieux Lyon a few years ago and fell in love with the place and with the people. It was so beautiful. I got the same feeling you did. You can't help but connect with the people who lived and worked there before; maybe it's because the people who live there now still carry on with life in much the same way. I look forward to seeing more of your Lyon work.

Deber Klien

Hi Deber, thank you for your kind comment. I'm glad that I was able to share this painting with somebody who walked on the same street! I am working on more pieces of Vieux Lyon. Hope you'll come back and check them out.

I will!



deber

Very beautiful! The mood is so calm!I'm working on a series of street painting as i said earlier. First one is ready.I have posted it on my blog.Would like you to see and comment.Thanks!

Thank you, Ramesh. I finally figured out how to leave a comment on your blog (it never worked before) so I did! I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work.


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