An oil on canvas depicting the Porte Saint-Martin in Paris, this twentieth-century French painting is signed lower left and framed. The Porte Saint-Martin, a triumphal arch in Paris, is rendered as the subject of the cityscape, a genre with a long tradition in French painting. The signature gives the work documentary interest, and the framing makes it ready for display. Suited to a sitting room, library, dining room, or hall, the painting serves as a decorative composition and a focal point on a wall. Its twentieth-century date and Parisian subject give it period and topographical character. The city view suits both period and plainer interiors, bringing a sense of place to a room. As a signed and framed French oil on canvas of the Porte Saint-Martin, the painting offers a decorative Parisian cityscape together with the interest of a signed work, working as a wall piece in a range of rooms.
This item is an authentic antique. Due to its age and historical use, signs of wear, surface variation, repairs, and imperfections are to be expected. These characteristics are inherent to antique pieces and contribute to their unique character and authenticity.Upholstery may show wear, subtle fading, texture variation, or irregularities consistent with age and use.Please review all photographs carefully for condition details and contact us prior to purchase with any questions.
Place of Origin: France
Period: 20th Century
Dimensions: 11.8”W x 13.75”H
Inventory Number: AC400
Location: WRH
Price: $ 695