Pair Mid-Century French Paris Scenes Oil on Canvas Paintings Signed A. Lamague

$3,800

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Decorate an office or den with this large pair of Parisian paintings. Crafted in Paris and signed by French artist, A. Lamague, each artwork depict an atmospheric scene of Paris, executed in an impressionistic style with a rich impasto technique. The first painting showcases the Pont Alexandre III, one of Paris’s most famous bridges, known for its ornate lampposts and golden statues. The composition captures a rainy day with reflections on the pavement, elegant figures in motion, and an overcast sky, giving the piece a nostalgic and romantic mood. The second painting presents a quintessential Montmartre stairway scene, leading downward toward a misty, golden-lit cityscape. The perspective draws the viewer into the scene, with intricate iron railings, historic Parisian buildings, and delicate autumn foliage framing the view. The warm, muted palette suggests either early morning or late afternoon light, adding to its poetic feel. Both works are framed in weathered wood, complementing their vintage character. Dated 1959 and 1960, these paintings originate the mid-20th century’s Parisian street art movement, reminiscent of artists capturing the city’s charm for tourists and collectors alike. A. Lamague was one of those painters who specialized in capturing Parisian life, evoking both nostalgia and timeless beauty. The large paintings are in excellent condition and adorn rich colors. One painting is slightly larger than the other. The Pont Alexandre III is a deck arch bridge that spans the Seine in Paris. It connects the Champs-Élysées quarter with those of the Invalides and Eiffel Tower. The bridge is widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in the city. It has been classified as a French monument historique since 1975. Montmartre is a large hill in Paris’s northern 18th arrondissement. It is 130 m (430 ft) high and gives its name to the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank. Montmartre is primarily known for its artistic history, for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur on its summit, and as a nightclub district. Rue Muller is special for its charming, bohemian atmosphere, cobblestone streets, and proximity to attractions like the Moulin Rouge and the Bateau Lavoir, a former artists’ colony. 41.5″W x 30″H

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