Pair of Paris Scenes Gouache Paintings in Gilt Frames Signed Henri La Touche

$7,100

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Decorate a wall or study with this charming pair of antique Parisian street scene paintings, crafted in France circa 1900. Each gouache on canvas composition captures lively views of the French capital, including Les Grands Boulevards and La Place de la Madeleine, animated with pedestrians, early motor cars, and elegant Belle Époque architecture. The scenes are rendered with a confident, impressionistic hand, using loose yet precise brushwork to convey movement, atmosphere, and the reflective quality of rain-washed streets.
Both works are signed lower right “Henry La Touche” and painted in the manner of celebrated Parisian street painters such as Eugène Galien-Laloue and Edouard Léon Cortès, known for their evocative depictions of daily life in Paris. The compositions display a beautiful sense of depth and perspective, with soft light, muted skies, and warm autumnal tones enhancing their timeless appeal.
Presented as true pendants, the pair is displayed under glass in its original richly carved giltwood frames, decorated with deep relief scrollwork, shells, and lattice motifs. The frames retain a warm, textured gold finish with a nicely aged patina, adding significant decorative presence.
The antique paintings are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use. Versatile in scale, this engaging pair would be ideal for a study, hallway, or powder room, bringing classic Parisian charm to any interior.
Dimensions: 24″W x 19.5″H each

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