The autumn scene in Tonnerre Pictorial art 11 / 20 0

vvswan68 – The autumn scene in Tonnerre
This painting depicts a quiet moment on the banks of a river in a small Burgundian town, Tonnerre, where architecture and nature meet in quiet reflection. The painting depicts a group of old houses, their whitewashed walls and dark red tiled roofs illuminated by the diffused afternoon light. The buildings stand at the very edge of the water, and their shapes are reflected in the slow surface below. A bridge of symmetry connects the real and the reflected, drawing the eye to the centre of the canvas where bright autumn foliage shines against the dark green. The strokes convey the movement of light across the leaves and stone, giving the stillness a gentle energy. To the right in perspective is the wall of a large building whose red shutters are slightly ajar, as if holding the last breath of warmth before the change of season. The composition unfolds with soft precision - every reflection, every colour, measured and intentional - inviting the viewer to pause and engage in a quiet conversation between architecture, water and air. The painting can be hung on the wall without a frame; the image is continued on the ends.

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