Eiffel Tower

Art Series # 166

Acrylic on board - 60 x 80 cms

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This is an unfinished painting. It's one I really like as it commemorates a visit to the Eiffel Tower that was for me an astounding visual, psychological, physical sensation and experience. Without being too literal, I wanted to convey the complexity and space held within the structure. I see it as a study for an even bigger and more complex image, undoubtedly influenced by the majestic, beautiful and inspiringly monumental portrayal of the Tower by Robert Delauney:  http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=robert+delaunay+eiffel+tower&view=detailv2&qpvt=robert+delaunay+eiffel+tower&id=B5545E4509015937040C9F3EA9AD7268DB080581&selectedIndex=10&ccid=0HpF%2fB45&simid=608002245564302948&thid=OIP.Md07a45fc1e390d3ee74fbd6f3a70a62dH0&ajaxhist=0

It's unfinished as I couldn't decide what additions were needed - finally I have considered some Victorian flying trapeze artists performing ( as they actually did) and also birds such as doves flying and cavorting.  

It'll be interesting to see how it ends up.

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