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Phil Douglis | all galleries >> Galleries >> Gallery Ninety-two: Cruising the Inland Passage from Charleston to Jacksonville > The Olde Pink House, Savannah, Georgia, 2014
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26-NOV-2014

The Olde Pink House, Savannah, Georgia, 2014

This Georgian mansion was built in 1789, and is one of the few buildings in Savannah to survive the fire that swept through the city seven years later. A handsome Greek portico, featuring a Palladian window, stands at its entrance. This historic building now houses an elegant restaurant, known for its romantic dinners. Three elements combine to make this image memorable. The portico itself is of historic and architectural interest. The restaurant entrance is also surrounded by lush green plantings that provide a base for the entire image. But even more intriguing is the presence of two members of the restaurant staff. I found them taking a break at the front door beneath a glowing lantern. One stands with arms folded behind him, while the other clasps his hand to wrist at his waist. The man with the bow tie is shorter and seems to defer to the bearded and taller man wearing the apron. His commanding stature and costume suggest that he could be an important chef at this restaurant. I create a three-way relationship here. The shorter man looks at the taller man while the taller man looks at us, and we look at both of them standing together within a colorfully elegant and historic setting.

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