This oil painting cardboard, titled "Early morning in the city", the composition skillfully leads the viewer’s eye from the foreground into the depth of the cityscape, creating a sense of movement and transition. In the foreground, two figures walk side by side, their elongated shadows stretching across the pavement, reinforcing the early morning light. The middle ground is dominated by a wide street, painted in soft purples, blues, and pinks, reflecting the cool air of dawn mixed with the warmth of the rising sun. The background features a clear sky with delicate clouds, illuminated in gentle yellows and oranges, enhancing the feeling of a new day beginning. The composition’s balance between architectural elements and human presence creates a harmonious scene, evoking both urban solitude and the quiet energy of the morning. Golden yellows, deep oranges, and soft pinks reflect the sunrise’s warm glow on the buildings, emphasizing the beauty of light playing on urban surfaces. Blues, purples, and cool grays define the shadows and less illuminated parts of the city, creating depth and contrast. The sky transitions from soft blue to warm yellow, suggesting the gradual shift from dawn to daylight. The figures in the foreground are painted in darker tones, subtly blending with the street’s cool reflections, enhancing the feeling of early morning quietness. The buildings are painted with thick, layered strokes, creating a sense of architectural solidity and warmth. The sky is rendered with fluid, blended strokes, giving a soft and airy quality to the atmosphere. The street and sidewalks are built up with mixed short and sweeping strokes, adding depth and a sense of well-worn urban pathways. The figures are painted with quick, impressionistic strokes, making them suggestive rather than detailed, enhancing the sense of movement and daily routine. This textured impasto technique enhances the realism and mood of the painting, making the city feel alive and full of quiet morning energy. The artist’s signature appears subtly in the lower right corner, blending naturally with the cool tones of the foreground. The painting follows an impressionistic style, focusing on light, color, and movement rather than precise architectural details. The expressive textures, warm contrasts, and skillful composition make this painting a mesmerizing and atmospheric urban scene. 3784