Saturday, October 16, 2010

Quartier Drouot


I live in what is called Le Quartier Drouot, that is the area around the Drouot auction house where there are  lots of art galleries. Nice place to walk through at night, when the windows are all lit! And even more so at this very moment for they are having their annual "Drouot en fête" days, during which they open late at night, have little cocktails and stuff. I went to the opening night on Thursday and I once again drooled in front of this painting at gallery Xavier Eeckhout that I see every night on my way back home. It's by Jean-Louis Foulquier - a man who started painting because he was sick and needed a soothing occupation! I simply love his work.

16 comments:

  1. If (or should I say when?) I win the lottery, I'll buy it for you, Eric! Not exactly my taste, but I can see the appeal—and you live in a cool neighborhood.

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  2. Where's the Like button when you need it?

    LOVE!
    LOVE!!
    LOVE!!!

    My kind of painting. And I like the little velvet curtain display.

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  3. Like the painting and the idea of "little cocktails and stuff"! Count me in.
    V

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  4. I'm with Suzy--Love it! It reminds me of the work of Canadian artist Duncan Regehr, one of my faves that, alas, I will never be able to afford.

    I think all us PDPers should kick in a couple Euros and buy this for Eric. Heck, there must be 10,000 of us, and we owe Eric a wonderful thank you gift for all the joy he brings us every day.

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  5. Very nice...I need a "soothing" occupation and I did study Fine Art for many years! Perhaps it is time to return to my easel, even though lately I am falling in love with cameras again!! ;-)

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  6. I could see this hanging about my computer desk. I really love this piece.

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  7. No wonder you like it, it looks like Michael. With long hair. And athletic clothes. But other than that...

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  8. Great Colors! I like it!
    Greetings from Berlin:-)

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  9. Oh yes, this is beautiful. You have a very good taste Eric. I hope you won't mind if I borrow you this photo just for today as a profile pic.
    So that you'll be with me all day and this will make me happy :)

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  10. Some colours are intense, the lines are strong and free. You live surrounded by art my friend.

    Regards

    Valery

    [Barcelona Daily Photo]

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  11. @Alexa "If (or should I say when?) I win the lottery, I'll buy it for you, Eric!" Thank you! (Did you buy a ticket?!)

    @Flore "Oh yes, this is beautiful. You have a very good taste Eric. I hope you won't mind if I borrow you this photo just for today as a profile pic. " Of course not ;-)

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  12. Eric -- mais oui! (As we say here, "You've got to be in it to win it.")

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  13. @Alexa or in French : "100% des gagnants ont tenté leur chance" !

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  14. Thank you Eric. It is past midnight now here in France so as Cinderella, I'm taking back my old black clothes ;-)

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  15. While not to my taste, I think it is bold and interesting, just like you, Eric! :) Thanks for sharing what you love.

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  16. I can see why you love his work. I'd love to see it up close as there is a lot there to see. Enjoy the windows going home as the darkness comes earlier and they must look even more inviting all lit up.
    -Kim

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