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A window into early 20th century seaside elegance.
This early 20th century framed vintage hand-tinted panoramic view captures Le Touquet …
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A window into early 20th century seaside elegance.
This early 20th century framed vintage hand-tinted panoramic view captures Le Touquet Paris-Plage, the famed French seaside resort known for its sweeping sands, fashionable visitors, and carefully planned Belle Époque architecture. Once a playground for the Parisian elite, the town exuded charm and sophistication — and this panoramic view offers a slice of that world, meticulously rendered and hand-colored to highlight both the landscape and the life upon it.
The level of detail is exquisite: tiny figures stroll along the promenade, umbrellas dot the beach, and the architecture is rendered with care, each roofline and tower suggested with delicate precision. The soft, hand-tinted coloring adds warmth and immediacy, evoking the gentle sun and sea air of a day spent at the coast. The frame, very good and period-appropriate, complements the piece without overpowering it, giving it presence while preserving its delicate charm.
In its day, this print would have been a high-end tourist souvenir, a keepsake for visitors who wished to carry a memory of Le Touquet home. It is both decorative and historical, a small portal to leisure, travel, and the aesthetic sensibilities of the early 20th century.
Hand selected in England and imported with care, this framed panoramic is ready to be displayed in a study, living room, or hallway — a piece that charms with its detail, color, and the story it carries across more than a century.
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- Dimensions
- 17.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 7.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Seascape
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Sand
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition consistent with age. There is a slight wave to the paper; please see photographs for detail. This … moreGood vintage condition consistent with age. There is a slight wave to the paper; please see photographs for detail. This minor imperfection does not detract from the overall scene, coloring, or visual impact of the panoramic view. The frame remains in very good condition, structurally sound and ready for display. less
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