In ‘Swimming in the Bay of Angels, Nice’, John Dyer captures the radiant life of the French Riviera with the insight of someone who knows its light intimately. Having lived and painted on the Côte d’Azur for several years, the artist brings a deep personal understanding of its colour, rhythm, and atmosphere to this joyful composition.

From his vantage point overlooking the Promenade des Anglais, Dyer celebrates the famous curve of the Baie des Anges, where the turquoise water sparkles beneath the architectural splendour of Nice. The red dome of the Hotel Negresco anchors the skyline as bathers, sun-seekers, and swimmers bring the beach to life with movement and warmth.

His use of colour is exhilarating: cerulean and ultramarine contrast with the sun-washed yellows and pinks of parasols and people, while lively, expressive brushwork captures the shimmer of the sea and the pulse of summer.

Painted by one of Cornwall’s most acclaimed artists, ‘Swimming in the Bay of Angels, Nice’ radiates joy and light, celebrating not only the brilliance of the Riviera but also the artist’s enduring love affair with its landscape and narrative. A vibrant and highly collectable original that embodies the pleasure of life lived by the sea.

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