About this Picture

It is a quiet London morning, in the courtyard between the backs of several buildings. Sunlight has just reached the walls and begins to brighten the brick and painted surfaces. A small plant on the terrace catches some of the light. Curtains remain closed in most windows. The metal spiral stair stands empty, but its shape gives the scene a bit of structure. It feels like the day is only starting and the place has not yet fully woken up.