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A poetic homage to the architecture of memory, "Rue de Lyon" by Louis Shields evokes the faded elegance of a …
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A poetic homage to the architecture of memory, "Rue de Lyon" by Louis Shields evokes the faded elegance of a Parisian streetscape glimpsed through time. Part of the artist's Element Series from 2020, this large-scale mixed-media work merges the refinement of classical geometry with the quiet abstraction of modern design.
Layered in a refined palette of chalk white, pale sky blue, limestone gray, and bone, the composition appears as if unearthed from a weathered plaster wall. Etched lines and ghostly architectural forms float across the canvas, suggesting facades, latticed windows, or once-stately plans softened by time and erosion. Shields' technique blends painterly restraint with textural richness: scraped surfaces, incised grids, and translucent veils of pigment come together in a fresco-like harmony.
The overall effect is one of stillness and suggestion, where structure dissolves into silence and space. At once ethereal and architectural, Rue de Lyon is a commanding yet subtle presence. Perfect for interiors that blend old-world elegance with contemporary minimalism!
Mixed media on canvas
Element Series, 2020
30" High x 40" Wide
Colors: French Blue, Chalk White, Limestone Gray, Plaster Ivory
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- Dimensions
- 40ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 30ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Architecture
- Cityscape
- Geometric
- Period
- 2020s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- New
- Materials
- Acrylic Paint
- Canvas
- Mixed-Media
- Condition
- Mint Condition, No Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent; signed and titled en verso. Excellent; signed and titled en verso. less
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