View of the Seine with Notre Dame, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Oil on canvas "View of the Seine with Notre Dame", 20th century - France

This magnificent oil on canvas, "View … Read more Oil on canvas "View of the Seine with Notre Dame", 20th century - France

This magnificent oil on canvas, "View of the Seine with Notre Dame," was painted in mid-century France. It presents, with great technical originality, an evocative view of Paris. The composition employs a marked diagonal perspective defined by the quay on the left, which effectively guides the viewer's eye toward a small moored boat and the course of the Seine. In the middle ground, a multi-arched bridge spans the water, serving as a transition to the background, where the unmistakable Gothic silhouette of Notre Dame Cathedral emerges, its towers and spire etched against the sky. The work is notable for its expressionistic and impasto technique, executed with loose and energetic brushstrokes that suggest the use of a palette knife to add texture and volume to the surface. However, what is most striking is the use of black, as if it were a drawing. The color palette is understated, built upon neutral tones such as grays, ochres, browns, and earth tones. This tonal range is subtly interrupted by small, more vibrant accents of red and white on the boat, which act as focal points and lend dynamism to the scene. Finally, the fragmented light on the water and the overcast sky work together to create a nostalgic atmosphere; it is perhaps Paris in autumn. Signed in the lower left corner. The frame and glass are a gift.

Category: Painting
Technique: Oil on canvas
Title: View of the Seine with Notre Dame
Signed: Signed in the lower left corner
Style: Expressionism
Period: Mid-20th century
Country of origin: France
Overall dimensions: 61.5 × 70 × 6 cm
Dimensions without frame: 46 × 55 cm See less