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Large Louis Basset Paris Street Scene Oil Painting, Montmartre Café Landscape
An atmospheric and beautifully composed Parisian street scene by …
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Large Louis Basset Paris Street Scene Oil Painting, Montmartre Café Landscape
An atmospheric and beautifully composed Parisian street scene by Louis Basset, capturing the romantic charm of Montmartre with painterly confidence and warmth.
Executed in oil with expressive, textured brushwork, the composition depicts a quiet café terrace along a softly curving cobblestone street. Figures in period attire stroll beneath blossoming trees, while a solitary gentleman sits at a small café table beneath a striped awning. In the distance, the architectural silhouette and rising urban skyline evoke the unmistakable spirit of Paris. The palette—soft creams, muted greys, warm ochres, and subtle greens—creates a luminous, early-morning ambiance that is both nostalgic and refined.
Basset’s handling of light and atmosphere reflects a strong Impressionist influence, with loose yet deliberate strokes that animate the scene while preserving architectural detail. The layered impasto technique lends depth and movement, particularly in the foliage and façades.
Signed lower right “Paris L. Basset.”
A quintessential decorative statement piece, ideal for collectors of French cityscapes, Impressionist-inspired works, or interiors seeking timeless European character.
Perfect for placement above a console, in a dining room, study, or sophisticated urban interior.
Measures: 66" Wide x 48" High x 2" Deep
Similar to: Eugene Galien-Laloue (Artist)
Dimensions: Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 66 in (167.64 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style: Romantic (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques: Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin: France
Period: Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Condition: Very good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
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- Dimensions
- 66ʺW × 2ʺD × 48ʺH
- Styles
- Impressionist
- Art Subjects
- Cityscape
- Architecture
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Very good condition, wear consistent with age, materials and use. Very good condition, wear consistent with age, materials and use. less
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