Paris shadows: Notre Dame (2026) Original Watercolour by Diego Sinani Stepanian

This watercolor captures a bright afternoon in Paris, with Notre-Dame rising in the distance between the surrounding architecture, traffic, and movement of the city. The composition is built around the contrast between the warm light on the street and the long violet shadows cast by the pedestrians.

Rather than portraying the monument literally, the painting focuses on an everyday experience of Paris: people moving through the city, façades catching the sunlight, and the cathedral remaining quietly present in the background. Loose brushwork keeps the figures and vehicles spontaneous, preserving the sense of movement and atmosphere of the moment.

Materials used:

Watercolor

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 22 x 18 x 1cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes