The Louvre has dominated the heart of Paris since the 12 century. This fortress turned world's most famous museum has at its center the modern pyramid entrance, designed by architect I.M. Pei. This magnificent nighttime watercolor by Paul Jackson illuminates the contrast between old and new and the artist's mastery of light and color. This is one of a series of architectural paintings by the artist of museums and monuments in Paris. "Les Lumieres du Louvre" won the Grand Prize in the "Paint Your Way to Paris" competition in 1999

Giclee on watercolor paper 18x30 Limited Edition of 125

A Giclee is the finest art reproduction available. Pronounced jeek-lay', this technically amazing process prints the work of art on watercolor paper with archival pigments, producing true, exquisite color and razor sharp detail, recreating the feel of the original work of art. Considered archival, lightfast for 125 years, printed on acid-free watercolor paper, the same I paint on.