Farm Rooftops, Bergerac II
Acrylic on Board
Signed
Size (inches) : 6 (h) x 8 (w)
Size (cm) : 15.2 (h) x 20.3 (w)
Farm Rooftops, Bergerac II
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In Farm Rooftops, Bergerac II, Ghislaine Howard transforms a quiet rural scene into a luminous study of colour, structure, and atmosphere. The clustered rooftops of the Bergerac countryside are simplified into broad geometric forms, their warm terracotta tones glowing against a cool expanse of blue sky. Through loose, confident brushwork and carefully balanced composition, Howard captures the enduring charm and stillness of the French landscape.
The painting is defined by its striking interplay of warm and cool tones. Sunlit ochres, coral reds, and earthy browns create a sense of warmth and solidity, while soft greens and deep blue passages introduce depth and calm. Rather than detailing every architectural feature, Howard reduces the village to its essential shapes and rhythms, allowing colour and gesture to carry the emotional weight of the scene.
There is an immediacy and freshness to the handling of paint that recalls plein-air traditions, yet the work remains deeply personal and contemporary in feeling. Farm Rooftops, Bergerac II conveys not simply a place, but an atmosphere of memory, sunlight, and quiet rural permanence.
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In Farm Rooftops, Bergerac II, Ghislaine Howard transforms a quiet rural scene into a luminous study of colour, structure, and atmosphere. The clustered rooftops of the Bergerac countryside are simplified into broad geometric forms, their warm terracotta tones glowing against a cool expanse of blue sky. Through loose, confident brushwork and carefully balanced composition, Howard captures the enduring charm and stillness of the French landscape.
The painting is defined by its striking interplay of warm and cool tones. Sunlit ochres, coral reds, and earthy browns create a sense of warmth and solidity, while soft greens and deep blue passages introduce depth and calm. Rather than detailing every architectural feature, Howard reduces the village to its essential shapes and rhythms, allowing colour and gesture to carry the emotional weight of the scene.
There is an immediacy and freshness to the handling of paint that recalls plein-air traditions, yet the work remains deeply personal and contemporary in feeling. Farm Rooftops, Bergerac II conveys not simply a place, but an atmosphere of memory, sunlight, and quiet rural permanence.
