A painter creates a charcoal portrait in Place du Tertre in Montmartre
2013
07/21
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An intimate moment captures a street artist creating a charcoal portrait in Place du Tertre, the artistic heart of Montmartre. The artist's hand works with precision on a girl's face, capturing every detail with confident strokes. Place du Tertre is famous for its painters who for over a century have offered portraits and artworks to visitors, continuing the tradition of bohemian artists who made this neighborhood famous. Picasso, Modigliani, Van Gogh, and many other great artists lived and worked in these streets before achieving fame. This black and white image enhances the artist's concentration and the delicacy of his work.