Original artwork description:

When I painted this scene from the Quai de Conti, I was captivated by the rhythm of life unfolding before me — barges gently swaying on the Seine, the arches of old bridges, and the warm morning light dancing across the historic façades of Paris.

The barge named ELZA became the anchor of the composition — not just a boat, but a symbol of movement, labor, solitude, perhaps even love. I used thick, expressive brushstrokes to convey the motion of the water and the pulse of the city. My choice of colors was instinctive — I wanted to reflect the quiet music of the morning: restrained, yet full of life.

The bridge in the background connects two worlds — the calm of the river and the restless energy of the city. And the trees along the far bank stand like silent witnesses, observing time as it flows past.

I wasn’t chasing photographic accuracy. What mattered to me was mood, energy, atmosphere. I hope the viewer can feel the breeze, hear the lapping water, and breathe in the Parisian air — filled with light, movement, and the poetry of everyday life.

Materials used:

Oil paints.

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