Douglas Gray
Ladies at Lunch, Paris
| price | £ 5950 |
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| type | Oil |
| size | 16 x 30 inches |
| location | Bath 01225 332223 |
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Represented by Red Rag Gallery, British artist Douglas Gray brings his characteristic elegance and quiet observation to Ladies at Lunch, Paris. Set within a refined Parisian restaurant, the painting captures Read more
a moment of unhurried sociability: a small group of women gathered in conversation, their gestures and expressions rendered with Gray’s subtle, cinematic restraint.
The artist’s mastery of light is central to the work. Soft illumination filters through the interior, glancing off glassware and polished surfaces, creating a gentle interplay between reflection and shadow. The restaurant becomes more than a setting — it is an atmosphere, a stage for the understated rituals of urban life. Gray avoids overt narrative, instead allowing the viewer to sense the warmth, intimacy, and quiet sophistication of the scene.
With its muted palette, precise composition, and contemplative mood, Ladies at Lunch, Paris exemplifies Gray’s ability to elevate everyday moments into timeless visual poetry. The painting sits comfortably within the Red Rag collection, demonstrating the artist’s ongoing fascination with light, place, and the subtle choreography of human presence.
