Immerse yourself in the beauty of this painting of an elegant woman strolling through Paris. This contemporary canvas entitled "la passante" draws its inspiration from Charles Baudelaire's poem. Artist Luc Fortier created this work, which would be perfect for a loft or office, using bright colors to highlight the main subject and softer hues reminiscent of Parisian cityscapes.
Artist Interpretation
In his poem "À une passante", Charles Baudelaire recalls a fleeting encounter with an elegant woman in the street. The poet expresses his wonder at her beauty. However, the encounter is brief, and the poet remains tormented by not knowing where this woman is going. I chose to represent this situation with one of my photos from Paris, where I had the same experience. This young, elegant woman who has met my eye continues on her way, then stops - will she turn around? - Is that enough to change the course of a life? I don't know, but it's disturbing to think.
Technical data
Painting title: La passante
Artist : Luc Fortier
Year of completion: 2023
Location: Montreal
Theme: Contemporary figurative painting
Style: Inspired by Pointillism (Rectangulism)
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Technique: Painting knife (spatula)
Support: Framed cotton canvas
Original size: 48 x 36 x 1.5 in (121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm)
Hanging system included: Wire on back
Dominant colors: yellow
La passante 48 x 36
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