After the Show - Call a Cab
by Glenn Marshall
Title
After the Show - Call a Cab
Artist
Glenn Marshall
Medium
Painting - Watercolour
Description
I painted this from an old black and white photo taken in 1903 which shows Hansom Cabs in Suffolk Street, London. I find the easiest way to interpret these old photos for a painting is to make a moonlit scene or ‘nocturne’ out of them. This eliminates any worries about original colours so I can concentrate on the tones to emphasise the contrast between lights and darks. Although greatly simplified, I hope I have captured the essence of the scene. I certainly enjoyed painting it.
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November 2nd, 2020
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