Tag: Christopher James
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Antonio Gravina, Paris 01 Painting, Streets of Paris, Part 65 – With Footnotes
Parisian street scene in the rain with a flower stall, crowds of people, and street cars in the foreground before building and a grey sky in the background. Antonio Gravina was born in Naples in 1934 and studied at the Art Institute in that city. He started painting when only fifteen years old. Gravina’s great fantasy…
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Christopher James, Chez Camille, Paris 01 Painting, Streets of Paris, by the artists of their time, Part 60 – With Footnotes
Located along the route up from Place des Abbesses to Montmartre, next to the Bateau-Lavoir building where Picasso once had a workshop, Chez Camille has lost none of its charm. The tiny terrace and sprinkling of tables in this place perched high above the hubbub of the city are always keenly sought after. More on Chez Camille…
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Christopher James; Chez Camille, Paris. 01 Painting, Streets of Paris, by the artists of their time, Part 63 – With Footnotes
“I was attracted to the look and character of this Parisian restaurant, which is often used by artists and musicians. I found painting the sidewalk and road interesting as well, as it was an strong contrast to the red of the restaurant..” Chez Camille, Paris, is a typical Parisian brasserie, Camille offers authentic and traditional…