Montmartre Cafe Terrace, Paris, Charles Blondin, Signed, Framed

About the Item

Charles Blondin. A bright Parisian street scene worked in short broken strokes. Plane trees screen the domes of Sacre-Coeur and a slim bell tower; below, a scarlet awning shelters a row of cafe tables crowded with figures in dark coats. The palette is fresh green and cream with the awning as the single hot accent. Signed at the lower right. Framed in black with a gilt inner lip. Medium: gouache or mixed media on paper. Signed lower right, within the image, reading "Charles Blondin". Condition: paper toned overall; no visible tears.

About the Artist

Charles Blondin was a French painter of the mid twentieth century associated with the School of Paris, known for impressionistic Paris street scenes, including Montmartre views, in warm colourful palettes. His gouaches and paintings appear regularly at auction, though detailed biographical records are scarce.

Details

Creator:

Charles Blondin

Creation Year:

mid 20th century

Dimensions:

Height: 32.0 in (81.28 cm)
Width: 25.0 in (63.5 cm)
outside of frame

Medium:

gouache or mixed media on paper

Period:

20Th

Condition:

Offered in the condition shown in the photographs.

Reference Number:

VO-235

Documentation:

none seen