This is a first floor landing of a family house in Hampstead, North London.

The client had recently seen a production of “The Pearl Fishers” and being set, as it is, in 19th century Ceylon, wanted to capture something of its exotic and tranquil nature.

I kept my palette simple, using sepia tones and strived to achieve a soft flowing rhythmic feel to the composition of the landscape.

To harmonise the space I decided to paint the floorboards as well, evoking well worn flagstones.