Prints Available: “View of Notre Dame from Ile Saint Louis”
“View of Notre Dame from Ile Saint Louis”, by Robert Leedy, 2003,
archival gicleé print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper,
18″ x 12″ (image size), from a limited edition of 40,
signed by the artist, $150.00, unframed.
(Original painting from the Collection of Ms. Kathryn Humphries, Atlantic Beach, Florida.)
The cathedral of Notre Dame is unarguably one of the most recognized landmarks of Paris. Here she peers out from behind a small brasserie at the end of the Ile de la Cité. Actually, this painting was not painted from the Ile Saint Louis – it was done from the small bridge connecting the two islands. I initially liked the stark contrasts of the building and awning against the dark background – as well as the dark, almost abstract spaces inside the brasserie. Notre Dame is easily identified by its large windows and flying buttresses. The red do-not-enter sign adds a touch of lively color to the scene as well as complementing the predominately green foliage around it. I added the figures to give life to the structures at the same time keeping them suggestive and somewhat abstract. On weekends, this is a busy little corner of Paris. Musicians and street performers entertain crowds on the bridge while others either bask in the sun, watch the boat traffic cruise by underneath, sip wine or coffee at a café, or go for ice cream at Berthillon. It’s a perfect place for people watching and passing away the hours on a Sunday afternoon.
Limited quantities of limited edition, signed giclée prints of “View of Notre Dame from Ile Saint Louis”, by Robert Leedy, are available for purchase. “rue de Monttessuy” is the same size and makes a great companion piece. Through December 31, 2008, I am offering a 20% discount on the purchase of 2 or more prints. This applies to either 2 of the same prints or a mix of different ones.
You may also be interested in other prints by Robert Leedy:
“rue de Monttessuy” – More Information
“Mainely for Vacation” – More Information & Video
“Mechanic Street Fog” – More Information
“Guana River II: The Outpost Painting – More Information & Video
“View of Rockland Harbor” – More Information
“Calle San Sebastián, Viejo San Juan” – More Information
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