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London Cafe 2025
by Richard Thackham
Mixed Media on wooden panel (collage acrylic base with finish layer of oil paint)
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h 79 x w 59 x d 6.8 cm h 31.1 x w 23.2 x d 2.7 in |
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Description
This painting captures a vibrant urban street scene, the painting was made from a photograph Richard took whilst sitting in a busy London cafe, taken through the glass which has given the reflections on the foreground. The central structure is a large, multi-story building with a warm, orange-red façade, punctuated by evenly spaced windows and a classic mansard-style roof. The sunlight casts dramatic shadows, emphasizing the angles of the building and the movement in the street below.
In the foreground, a crowd of pedestrians moves across a plaza bathed in dappled sunlight and vivid reflections. The figures are loosely rendered, with impressionistic brushstrokes that suggest motion and life rather than detailed realism. The palette is rich and warm, especially on the ground, with bold reds, oranges, and yellows mixed with cooler purples and blues in the shadows and sky.
The scene conveys a strong sense of atmosphere and energy—a moment in a busy day captured with Richards emotional impression. The overall style leans toward contemporary impressionism, with expressive use of light and color rather than strict accuracy.