1978 Signed Mile Paris Street Scene Original Oil Painting, Framed

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A wonderfully atmospheric original oil on canvas signed MILE and dated 1978, depicting a rainy Parisian street filled with pedestrians, … Read more A wonderfully atmospheric original oil on canvas signed MILE and dated 1978, depicting a rainy Parisian street filled with pedestrians, glowing storefronts and old European architecture.

The scene is particularly appealing for its sense of atmosphere. Brilliant red awnings and warm yellow shop windows punctuate a restrained palette of gray, cream, brown and olive, while broken strokes of color across the street suggest reflections on wet pavement.

Up close, the painting reveals wonderfully loose and expressive handling. Figures emerge from economical strokes of paint, bare branches sweep across the composition in quick calligraphic lines, and areas of visible impasto give the canvas substantial texture and movement.

Signed “MILE” and dated “78” at the lower right. The artist behind the signature has not been definitively identified, so the work is presented according to the signature and date visible on the painting without further attribution.

The painting is presented in a substantial vintage layered frame with bronze, brown and muted reddish metallic tones and a cream fabric liner. Gentle age and wear to the frame complement the painting beautifully and give the finished piece the character of something collected over time.

At approximately 16.5 × 20 inches framed, it is an easy scale for a study, library, living room or collected gallery wall.

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Original oil on canvas
Signed “MILE” lower right
Dated 1978
Parisian / European street scene
Visible impasto and expressive brushwork
Vintage decorative frame with cream fabric liner
Approximately 16.5”W × 20”H × 2”D framed See less