“Le Puit de Monsac”

I did this painting while visiting the village of Monsac in the West of France, about an hour and a half east of Bordeux. I was taken with this "jolie coin," (pretty corner in English). The townspeople cared for the corner with great pride, particularly its centerpiece, the antique pump for which this painting is named. I especially appreciated the visits of the local people who were very welcoming and gracious. As with many of my paintings, my greatest pleasure in view them is from the triggering of associations of such warm connections with the people I met while painting.