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Alain Costa, born in 1950, presents The Poetry of Silence — Light over the City, an original oil on canvas (90 × 120 cm) in Impressionism, signed, in excellent condition, from France and sold directly by the artist.
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Alain Costa (1950) : The Poetry of Silence — Lights over the City
Alain Costa, born in France in 1950, is a French painter whose work stands out for a poetic approach to urban landscapes and a subtle handling of light and atmosphere. His artistic career began in 1978, with a first exhibition that earned him an award in the watercolor category. Since then, he has exhibited his works in France, Belgium and internationally.
His style, which can be likened to modern Impressionism, favors light effects, suggested forms, and atmospheres filled with nostalgia. His work sometimes evokes Turner’s world, in his ability to transform a landscape into a scene that is almost unreal, where light becomes the true subject of the painting.
In this work, Alain Costa depicts a vast urban square bordered by monumental buildings with elegant domes and spires. The architecture seems to emerge from a luminous veil, in a delicate palette of pearl gray, beige, ivory and soft brown. The deliberately softened treatment of the buildings gives them an almost vaporous presence, as if the city were gradually revealing itself in the mist.
In the foreground, a few silhouettes move across the esplanade. Small touches of bright red catch the eye and provide a striking contrast to this composition dominated by neutral tones. The streetlights, vehicles and figures are sketched with economy of means that leaves ample room for the imagination.
The painterly matter, fluid and nuanced, creates a sense of depth and calm. The artist favors suggestion over detailed description, giving this urban scene a contemplative and timeless dimension. The whole seems suspended between reality and memory, in a silent atmosphere where each brushstroke contributes to the balance of the composition.
With its large format, refined palette and poetic character, this work will naturally find its place in a contemporary or classical interior, bringing an elegant and soothing presence.
Artwork details
Artist: Alain Costa
Title: The Poetry of Silence — Lights over the City
Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 90 × 120 cm
Support: canvas mounted on a keyed stretcher
Style: Impressionism
The artist’s biography will be provided in French when the work is shipped.
The photographs showing the work in situ are for illustrative purposes. They do not necessarily reflect its actual dimensions and proportions.
Alain Costa (1950): The Poetry of Silence — Light over the City
Alain Costa, born in France in 1950, is a French painter whose work is distinguished by a poetic approach to urban landscapes and a subtle treatment of light and atmosphere. His artistic career began in 1978, when his first exhibition earned him an award in the watercolour category. Since then, he has exhibited his work in France, Belgium and internationally.
His style can be associated with modern Impressionism, favouring luminous effects, suggested forms and nostalgic atmospheres. His work sometimes evokes the world of Turner through its ability to transform a landscape into an almost dreamlike scene, where light becomes the true subject of the painting.
In this work, Alain Costa depicts a spacious urban square bordered by monumental buildings with elegant domes and spires. The architecture appears to emerge from a luminous veil, rendered in a delicate palette of pearl grey, beige, ivory and soft brown. The intentionally softened treatment of the buildings gives them an almost ethereal presence, as though the city were gradually revealing itself through the mist.
In the foreground, a few figures cross the open square. Small touches of vivid red draw the eye and provide a striking contrast to the composition’s predominantly neutral tones. Streetlamps, vehicles and pedestrians are suggested with economical brushwork, leaving ample room for the viewer’s imagination.
The fluid, nuanced paintwork creates a sense of depth and tranquillity. Rather than describing every detail, the artist favours suggestion, lending this urban scene a contemplative and timeless quality. The composition seems suspended between reality and memory, in a quiet atmosphere where every brushstroke contributes to its balance.
With its large format, refined palette and poetic character, this painting would sit naturally in either a contemporary or classical interior, bringing an elegant and calming presence to the space.
Artwork details
Artist: Alain Costa
Title: The Poetry of Silence — Light over the City
Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 90 × 120 cm
Support: canvas mounted on a keyed stretcher
Style: Impressionism
The artist's biography will be provided in French with the artwork upon shipment.
Photographs showing the artwork in an interior setting are for illustrative purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect its actual dimensions and proportions.
Alain Costa (1950) : The Poetry of Silence — Lights over the City
Alain Costa, born in France in 1950, is a French painter whose work stands out for a poetic approach to urban landscapes and a subtle handling of light and atmosphere. His artistic career began in 1978, with a first exhibition that earned him an award in the watercolor category. Since then, he has exhibited his works in France, Belgium and internationally.
His style, which can be likened to modern Impressionism, favors light effects, suggested forms, and atmospheres filled with nostalgia. His work sometimes evokes Turner’s world, in his ability to transform a landscape into a scene that is almost unreal, where light becomes the true subject of the painting.
In this work, Alain Costa depicts a vast urban square bordered by monumental buildings with elegant domes and spires. The architecture seems to emerge from a luminous veil, in a delicate palette of pearl gray, beige, ivory and soft brown. The deliberately softened treatment of the buildings gives them an almost vaporous presence, as if the city were gradually revealing itself in the mist.
In the foreground, a few silhouettes move across the esplanade. Small touches of bright red catch the eye and provide a striking contrast to this composition dominated by neutral tones. The streetlights, vehicles and figures are sketched with economy of means that leaves ample room for the imagination.
The painterly matter, fluid and nuanced, creates a sense of depth and calm. The artist favors suggestion over detailed description, giving this urban scene a contemplative and timeless dimension. The whole seems suspended between reality and memory, in a silent atmosphere where each brushstroke contributes to the balance of the composition.
With its large format, refined palette and poetic character, this work will naturally find its place in a contemporary or classical interior, bringing an elegant and soothing presence.
Artwork details
Artist: Alain Costa
Title: The Poetry of Silence — Lights over the City
Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 90 × 120 cm
Support: canvas mounted on a keyed stretcher
Style: Impressionism
The artist’s biography will be provided in French when the work is shipped.
The photographs showing the work in situ are for illustrative purposes. They do not necessarily reflect its actual dimensions and proportions.
Alain Costa (1950): The Poetry of Silence — Light over the City
Alain Costa, born in France in 1950, is a French painter whose work is distinguished by a poetic approach to urban landscapes and a subtle treatment of light and atmosphere. His artistic career began in 1978, when his first exhibition earned him an award in the watercolour category. Since then, he has exhibited his work in France, Belgium and internationally.
His style can be associated with modern Impressionism, favouring luminous effects, suggested forms and nostalgic atmospheres. His work sometimes evokes the world of Turner through its ability to transform a landscape into an almost dreamlike scene, where light becomes the true subject of the painting.
In this work, Alain Costa depicts a spacious urban square bordered by monumental buildings with elegant domes and spires. The architecture appears to emerge from a luminous veil, rendered in a delicate palette of pearl grey, beige, ivory and soft brown. The intentionally softened treatment of the buildings gives them an almost ethereal presence, as though the city were gradually revealing itself through the mist.
In the foreground, a few figures cross the open square. Small touches of vivid red draw the eye and provide a striking contrast to the composition’s predominantly neutral tones. Streetlamps, vehicles and pedestrians are suggested with economical brushwork, leaving ample room for the viewer’s imagination.
The fluid, nuanced paintwork creates a sense of depth and tranquillity. Rather than describing every detail, the artist favours suggestion, lending this urban scene a contemplative and timeless quality. The composition seems suspended between reality and memory, in a quiet atmosphere where every brushstroke contributes to its balance.
With its large format, refined palette and poetic character, this painting would sit naturally in either a contemporary or classical interior, bringing an elegant and calming presence to the space.
Artwork details
Artist: Alain Costa
Title: The Poetry of Silence — Light over the City
Technique: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 90 × 120 cm
Support: canvas mounted on a keyed stretcher
Style: Impressionism
The artist's biography will be provided in French with the artwork upon shipment.
Photographs showing the artwork in an interior setting are for illustrative purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect its actual dimensions and proportions.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Alain Costa
Title of artwork
La poésie du silence — Lumières sur la ville
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
120 cm
Width
90 cm
Weight
4 kg
Style
Impressionism
Period
2000-2010
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