Antibes

About this work

This painting shows a crumbling stone tower with a small window and a dark archway. Behind it, a cluster of red-roofed buildings cling to a hillside, fading into a hazy green sky. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving the walls and sky a textured, uneven look. The artist used bold, uneven strokes to show light and shadow—notice how the tower’s edges glow against the dimmer background. This style makes the scene feel both gritty and dreamy at once. Look up impasto next to see how thick paint can change a painting’s mood.