London Lights Limited Edition Art by Benoît Havard
Edition size: 50
Unframed: 60cm x 100cm
Framed: 70.4cm x 110.4cm
This dynamic nocturnal cityscape showcases Havard's masterful command of urban energy. The artwork captures a rain-slicked London street with an iconic red double-decker bus at its center, rendered in a vibrant palette of oranges, teals, and golds that shimmer across the wet pavement.
Havard's distinctive palette knife technique is evident in his sophisticated handling of artificial light and reflection. His careful attention to the interplay between architectural forms and street life creates a piece that perfectly captures London's pulsing nightlife, transforming a familiar scene into an impressionistic celebration of the city's after-dark vitality.
About The Artist
Benoît Havard, born in 1981 in Orléans, France, discovered his artistic passion at age six, nurtured by museum visits with his mother where he was particularly influenced by the dynamic works of landscape painter Michel Jouenne. His formal training began at the École des Beaux-Arts de Cherbourg under mentors Lejeune and Valadié.
By age 19, Havard had committed to painting full-time, initially exploring watercolors during Moroccan travels before finding his signature style with oils and palette knife. His distinctive urban landscapes capture the emotional essence of cities through luminescent, dream-like interpretations.
Havard's technique prioritizes spontaneity and the interplay of light and contrast over precise detail. His process begins with atmospheric backgrounds before introducing elements of urban life, using transparency and textural effects to create movement. Since 2004, his work has gained recognition across European galleries, earning him prestigious exhibition honors and placement in notable collections, including Louis Vuitton's private collection.
