Late 20th Century Alfred Chadbourn - Parisian Street Scene, Framed

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Alfred Chadbourn (1921–1998)
Paris Street Scene
Oil on board
Framed dimensions: 16.75 x 29.75 in. (42.5 x 62.9 cm)
Sight … Read more Alfred Chadbourn (1921–1998)
Paris Street Scene
Oil on board
Framed dimensions: 16.75 x 29.75 in. (42.5 x 62.9 cm)
Sight dimensions: 11.5 x 23.5 in. (29.2 x 59.7 cm)
Signed lower right: A. Chadbourn

In this evocative street scene, Alfred Chadbourn captures the charm and bustle of mid-century Parisian life with his characteristic blend of realism and expressive brushwork. A narrow winding street draws the viewer’s eye into a corridor of warm ochres and muted greens, where pedestrians pass cafés, boutiques, and the subtle glow of a “HOTEL DE LA BELLE ETOILE” sign painted on the façade of a building. A street vendor with a pushcart lends a human anchor to the foreground, enhancing the painting’s narrative intimacy.

Chadbourn, a painter known for his plein air technique and skillful handling of light and architecture, spent formative time in France after World War II. His Parisian subjects reflect both his academic training and his affection for everyday European city life. The vertical format and detailed composition offer a dynamic interplay of perspective and atmospheric tone—hallmarks of Chadbourn’s finest urban works.

Presented in a rustic wood frame complementing the painting’s moody palette, Paris Street Scene is a captivating example of Chadbourn’s transatlantic sensibility and urban lyricism.

Provenance: Private Collection, United States

Condition: Very good, minor surface wear consistent with age. Appears to be in original frame.
Framing: Housed in a vintage dark-stained wooden frame with angled inner molding. Ready to hang. See less