Bonaparte's Bridge

I really haven't done much plein air painting this summer

for various reasons.

This little painting was actually done in my studio.

 I went to Bonaparte (Iowa) to paint 

with my Fort Madison artist friend Carlene Atwater in May.

"Bonaparte's Bridge"

4" x 8" - Oil on canvas

I did a plein air painting using the old Glove Factory building as my subject.  It is now a lovely Inn and has a wonderful facade.  I wasn't happy with that painting so....

I had taken a photo of the Bonaparte Bridge

 because I've always loved it's

faded green paint.

And...I had this wee little canvas.

So I cut my losses and had fun painting this little darling.

So...

Here is a not very good photo of the Bonaparte Inn.

I hear it is for sale.

It has been very sensitively remodeled

 and has a ballroom on the top floor.

Any takers?