Sunset Over The City - Lyon France
by Mona Edulesco
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Title
Sunset Over The City - Lyon France
Artist
Mona Edulesco
Medium
Painting - Pastel On Sandpaper
Description
ORIGINAL PASTEL PAINTING ON SANDPAPER - 16,5 x 8 inches
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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Comments (73)
Rosemary Colyer
Stunning! Wonderful use of complementary colours, which give such vibrancy! L/F f g+
Deyanira Harris
Such a fantastic work dear Mona, I love this work, you inspiring me to come back I do some pastel coloring again !! :-) Take care!! lfv
R W Goetting
Well, here I am again to absorb this delightful work. The chromatic impact and atmosphere of this one is sublime Mona. Brilliant!!
Lisa Kaiser
I love this painting and I want to go there. You also like to educate your audience and I love this as well!
Chrisann Ellis
Mona, Congrats!!! Your Gorgeous Work has been Featured on the Home Page of Weekly Fun!!!...
Bob Orsillo
Awesome colors! Love your light Mona - always a great pleasure to see your new paintings! L/F/G/SU ... awesome avatar!