On Duty – Ruhl Plage, Nice Art Print

Bring the feeling of a French Riviera summer into your home with On Duty – Ruhl Plage, Nice, a contemporary Mediterranean art print inspired by one of Nice's most iconic beach clubs. Rich in azure and turquoise blues inspired by the windy sea, summer light and the iconic striped parasols of Ruhl Plage, it captures the quiet rhythm and unmistakable atmosphere of the Côte d'Azur.

Inspired by countless days spent at Ruhl Plage across the seasons, the artwork shifts the focus from the holidaymakers to the people who quietly bring the beach to life each day. While visitors come to relax, sunbathe and swim, the beach staff prepare the umbrellas, bring the rosé, arrange the sunbeds and create the atmosphere that makes these moments possible.

Reproduced from my original painting, On Duty – Ruhl Plage, Nice is professionally printed to capture the vibrant colours, bold graphic composition and painterly textures of the original artwork, celebrating the light and atmosphere of the French Riviera.

$38.00
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Inspirations

On Duty was inspired by countless visits to Ruhl Plage in Nice, where I became fascinated not only by the iconic blue-and-white striped parasols, but also by the quiet choreography unfolding around them. While most people come to relax by the sea, I found myself equally drawn to the individuals working within the landscape, their everyday routines becoming part of the visual rhythm of the beach. As both an artist and designer, I'm drawn to the bold graphic contrasts, rhythmic geometry and expansive Mediterranean horizon, using them to transform everyday observations into a contemporary interpretation of life on the French Riviera.

On Duty was inspired by countless visits to Ruhl Plage in Nice, where I became fascinated not only by the iconic blue-and-white striped parasols, but also by the quiet choreography unfolding around them. While most people come to relax by the sea, I found myself equally drawn to the individuals working within the landscape, their everyday routines becoming part of the visual rhythm of the beach. As both an artist and designer, I'm drawn to the bold graphic contrasts, rhythmic geometry and expansive Mediterranean horizon, using them to transform everyday observations into a contemporary interpretation of life on the French Riviera.

Material & Features

Reproduced from my original mixed media painting of acrylic on canvas.

Printed on premium uncoated matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish.

Paper weight: 170 gsm (65 lb).

Paper thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).

Printed on FSC-certified or equivalent paper sourced from responsibly managed forests.

Available in a variety of sizes in inches (US & Canada) and centimeters (Europe and the rest of the world).

Frame not included.

Reproduced from my original mixed media painting of acrylic on canvas.

Printed on premium uncoated matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish.

Paper weight: 170 gsm (65 lb).

Paper thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).

Printed on FSC-certified or equivalent paper sourced from responsibly managed forests.

Available in a variety of sizes in inches (US & Canada) and centimeters (Europe and the rest of the world).

Frame not included.

Creative Process

Like much of my work, On Duty developed over months of returning to Ruhl Plage throughout the year, observing how the light, colours and atmosphere shifted from season to season. Working from my own photographs and sketches, I reimagined the composition before painting the final artwork in acrylic on canvas, emphasizing the iconic blue-and-white striped parasols and the strong graphic dialogue between horizontal and vertical forms. Created as a companion to Off Duty – Ruhl Plage, the two artworks explore how different realities unfold simultaneously within the same landscape, where work and leisure exist side by side, often unnoticed. Rather than depicting Ruhl Plage literally, On Duty distills the colours, geometry and atmosphere that make this corner of the French Riviera so distinctive.

Like much of my work, On Duty developed over months of returning to Ruhl Plage throughout the year, observing how the light, colours and atmosphere shifted from season to season. Working from my own photographs and sketches, I reimagined the composition before painting the final artwork in acrylic on canvas, emphasizing the iconic blue-and-white striped parasols and the strong graphic dialogue between horizontal and vertical forms. Created as a companion to Off Duty – Ruhl Plage, the two artworks explore how different realities unfold simultaneously within the same landscape, where work and leisure exist side by side, often unnoticed. Rather than depicting Ruhl Plage literally, On Duty distills the colours, geometry and atmosphere that make this corner of the French Riviera so distinctive.