2CV in France by Atelier Liesjes

About "2CV in France"

by Atelier Liesjes

About the artwork

This black and white photo shows a Citroën 2CV parked in front of a stone wall in France. Here are some notable features:

Car: The Citroën 2CV, also known as the "ugly duckling", is the central subject of the photo. The car is facing the camera. Typical features such as the round headlights, the wavy bonnet with Citroën's chevron logos, the outward-folding windows and the roll-up roof are clearly visible. The car seems to be in reasonable condition, although it is an old model. The front number plate is legible and shows "AR-50-02".
Background: The car is parked against a rough, stone wall. The wall has different textures and appears to be part of a building. A wooden door with a small window above it can be seen on the left. To the right of the car is part of the wall with a vertical pillar-like structure and a pair of hooks at the top.
Environment: The surface the car is standing on appears to be some kind of paved surface, possibly pebbles or coarse asphalt. The photo was taken in daylight, and the shadow of the car is clearly visible on the right side, suggesting that the sun is coming from the left.
Style: The black-and-white photography enhances the vintage character of the car and its surroundings. The contrasts in the photo add to the texture of the stone wall and the shape of the car.
Overall, it is a simple but charming photo that captures the classic Citroën 2CV in a rustic setting. The focus is clearly on the car, with the background outlining a context of an older, possibly rural setting.
Image courtesy of Denis Moynihan.