Réunion Island Landscapes
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Le chemin Watercolour, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection. This is a view of a track in the "Cirque de Mafate." |
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Le grand vide Watercolour, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection. This is a view of Mafate from the Maïdo. |
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Soleil couchant Watercolour, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection. |
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L'Entre-Deux
depuis la
Ravine des Cabris Watercolour 9.25 x 13.25 cms, signed Walkington and dated 96. Private Collection. This is the scan of a photocopy, and if possible, an alternative colour photograph would be much appreciated. |
Réunion Island Sights
The following scene shows the waterwheel of a former manioc mill of the Tour des Roches, situated just to the south-east of l'Etang de Saint-Paul. The cool spring waters make it a favourite bathing spot for the local children (la marmaille). The painting shows the waterwheel as it used to be, which was quite rusty at the time! Unfortunately the wheel has since been "restored" and now looks less jagged and safer; but in the process it has lost much of its former authenticity.
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La roue marmaille Watercolour, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection. Chosen for a postcard illustration by the editor Agedis. The above reproduction is a scan of the postcard. |
The Conservatoire botanique national de Mascarin is situated in Colimaçons, above the town of Saint-Leu. This former property of the Marquis de Chateauvieux has splendid views over the western coast and the Indian Ocean.
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Conservatoire de botanique Mascarin Watercolour 24 x 34 cms, signed Walkington and dated 96. Available. |
Superbly situated, close to the
Boucan Canot beach
of
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
(commonly called "Zoreille
Land" by the Creoles), is
Le Saint-Alexis
Hotel. It used to host some of my watercolour exhibitions during my stay in
Réunion Island. A major extension has since taken place, but it preserves the
comfort and style of this luxury four-star accommodation, spa and
restaurant.
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L'Hôtel Le Saint-Alexis Watercolour, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection. |
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