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This is my third painting of the same sidewalk café right in front of the Old Port in Marseille in the south of France (click to see Harbor Café I & Harbor Café II).  For this painting, I focused on one particular area of the café where the contrast of light and shadow caught my eye.    Sunny spots just sparkled under the strong Mediterranean sun, and that's where I left the white of the paper.  Then I dropped various warm and cool colors in the shadowy areas, so the white would shine.

Situated where the far end of the Old Port and the end of a main thoroughfare meet, I must say this café is not for those looking for a quiet moment.  There's a constant flow of traffic, both of people and vehicles, just outside, but it is a perfect spot to soak up to the fullest the unique atmosphere of a busy port that characterizes the city.

Marseille Harbor Café, France III

Click here for an enlarged view of this painting.

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches (29 x 21 cm)
Frame/Mat: No

Purchase: Sold