‘Palm Trees and Promenades, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France’ is an original 24 x 24 inch acrylic on canvas painting by acclaimed British artist John Dyer. Painted as part of his recent series of work inspired by his travels in the South of France, it captures the charm and rhythm of this colourful Riviera harbour town.

Beneath swaying palms, families and friends stroll past the delightful French seaside village with their dogs, while boats drift across the sparkling bay. The iconic church tower and terracotta rooftops of Villefranche rise in the sunlight, their warmth mirrored by the brilliant blue of the Mediterranean beyond.

Every brushstroke reflects Dyer’s distinctive colourist style — joyful, expressive, and alive with narrative. The composition celebrates the Côte d’Azur’s natural beauty and the artist’s deep connection with the sea, light, and people who inhabit these radiant coastal spaces.

A captivating French painting for collectors seeking an original work by one of Cornwall’s best-loved artists, and a timeless celebration of the joy of life by the sea.

Description	Framed Original Painting
Artist	Cornish Artist John Dyer (born 1968)
Signed by the Artist	Signed by John Dyer
Painting size	24 x 24 inches
Medium	Acrylic on canvas with Gold and Silver Leaf. Varnished
Framed size	32 x 32 inches
Frame type	John Dyer: In the 1950s, simple neutral frames became popular for St Ives artists. John chooses an off-white so the lightest tones appear in the painting. The moulding is a variation of 'Salvator Rosa' from Italy. Hand-finished in almond white paint.
Ready to hang	Strung with picture cord and ready to hang

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