Atelier de la Barbacane Drawing

This is the first drawing I completed from direct observation in my adopted town, the medieval bastide Cordes-sur-Ciel in the Tarn region of S.W. France. It is a straightforward architectural study, completed in classic line and wash style of the building in which I lived, worked and exhibited 2015-18. This colombage side of the Barbacane (watchtower) building is thought to date from the 17th century. The Surrealist painter Francis Meunier lived here for around thirty years. Famous visitors included Andre Breton, Albert Camus and Juliette Greco.The ground floor which now houses the gallery was previously a weaver's workshop. When purchased by the previous owner, a local architect, it had an earth floor and a loom that filled almost the entire space. I lived with my wife and dog in the rooms above. My main aim in completing this piece was to record the beauty of this building in an accurate, loving manner.

Drawing:Ink on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:8 W x 11.5 H x 0.1 D in

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