{"product_id":"petite-oil-on-canvas-w-1950s-paris-street-scene-20-x-223-4","title":"1950s  Petite Oil on Canvas w\/ Paris Street Scene - 20\" x 22¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA petite French oil on canvas depicting a Paris street scene, circa 1950s, presented in a stepped giltwood frame. The composition captures a lively boulevard receding toward a church tower, façades washed in creams and pale rose with slate blue roofs, café awnings in warm vermilion and ochre, and small figures rendered with brisk, impressionistic strokes. Gentle age toning lends a soft veil to the sky, and an indistinct signature appears at the lower right. The painting shows traces of fine craquelure, while the gilt frame has rubbed edges and light stains to the inner border.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRooted in the enduring tradition of \u003ci\u003evues de Paris\u003c\/i\u003e, this petite oil on canvas reflects the post-war School of Paris with lively brushwork and plein air spontaneity. The palette of soft greys and warm café reds recalls mid century Paris while nodding to Impressionist precedents. The stepped giltwood frame, gently burnished with a quiet coved profile, is typical of the period and complements the urban subject.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWell proportioned and easy to place, it sits comfortably above a mantel or on a gallery wall. Hang it over a limestone fireplace, place it above a walnut console with stoneware lamps, or include it in a salon-style arrangement to bring a touch of Paris to a study or entry. The mellow gilding adds warmth, while the scene introduces movement and light to both contemporary and traditional interiors. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 20\" high x 22¾\" wide x 1½\" thick \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 51cm high x 58cm wide x 4cm thick\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52867967287634,"sku":"23985","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC05608_0637148c-8adf-489c-9ea1-6d5ea37ae97c.jpg?v=1772717628","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/petite-oil-on-canvas-w-1950s-paris-street-scene-20-x-223-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}