Hotel Dieu de Lyon II
by Mona Edulesco
Original - Sold
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Dimensions
116.000 x 81.000 cm.
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Title
Hotel Dieu de Lyon II
Artist
Mona Edulesco
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
THE ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS/ 45,6 x 31,8 x 1 inches HAS BEEN SOLD. PRINTS AND CARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
This is a work commissioned by an art collector in Lyon.
This is an oil painting representing one of the most beautiful and most important monuments in Lyon. This is part of a series of paintings from Lyon.
Hotel-Dieu de Lyon was a hospital of historical significance situated on the west bank of the Rhone river, on the "Presque-isle" (the Peninsula between the Saone and Rhone rivers which run through the city center). It has been out of use since 2010. First erected in medieval times, the building originally served as the "Confrerie des freres pontifes" (est. 1184), a pontifical meeting-place and refuge for both traveling and local members of the clergy. However, when the first doctor Maitre Martin Conras was hired in 1454, 'Hotel-Dieu' became a fully functional hospital, one of the most important in France. As Lyon was a city known for its trade and seasonal fairs, many of the early patients were weary travelers of foreign descent.
In 1532, 'Hotel-Dieu' appointed former Franciscan/Benedictine monk-turned-doctor and great Humanist Francois Rabelais, who would write his Gargantua and Pantagruel during his tenure here. Renaissance poetess Louise Labe lived just beyond the western limits of the building.
Massive expansion projects in the 17th century by Ducellet (under Louis XIII and Richelieu) and in the 18th century by Soufflot (under Louis XIV and Colbert) replaced the original building with the grandiose wings and courts we know today. In fact, at its greatest point, the hospital extended from its present position beyond Bellecour to engulf the area now occupied by the central post office. (source: Wikipedia)
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January 1st, 2014
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Comments (111)
Delynn Addams
Congratulations! Your art is featured on the front page of art group "COMMISSIONED WORK"
Sunil Kapadia
Wonderful interpretation and color rendering. Marvelous viewpoint and composition too. L/F
Marvin Spates
Wow, wow, wow this is so awesome!!! Mona!!! What a fantastic work of art!! Beautiful work!!! L/F
Jerry Bokowski
This is so impressive, Mona. It just might be my very favorite of all your work. It probably was one of the most time consuming works you have done ( Am I right? ) You see I really appreciate meticulous rendering at times and this really showcases the pinnacle of your talent and ability. Outstanding in every way, Mona!.............FAV / Like
Mona Edulesco replied:
Thank you so much Jerry!! You are right you know, it was consuming now that I think... :) especially because of the large format. Otherwise I really enjoyed to paint it!
Dimitra Papageorgiou
So beautiful. Shapes,colors,depth....amazing work Mona. I admire your work. Well done.L/F.
Lalhmunlien Varte
i envy ur talent, in a good way. i can spend hours going through the detail in every picture. U got great talent. i love oil colors too, but got to learn lots. Any tips? ;-)
Bill Caldwell - ABeautifulSky Photography
Really love the way you painted this scene Mona! The colors, texture, and composition are amazing, and I especially love the feel of the light! Just Beautiful!! F/V