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Horse Portrait - Painting by Hans Cortes - Mid-20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Horse portrait is an original modern artwork realized in the mid-20th century by Hans Cortes.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
La Madeleine – Le Soir Impressionist Cityscape Oil Painting by Edouard Cortes
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
, the Champagne region and Savoy painting as he went.
Cortès exhibited in Paris at the Salon des
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Marche aux Fleurs - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Edouard Cortes
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
. Notably in Normandy, Brittany, the Champagne region and Savoy painting as he went.
Cortès exhibited in
Category
1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Breton Interior - Impressionist Interior Oil Painting by Edouard Cortes
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Edouard Leon Cortes. This charming and nostalgic work depicts a family enjoying dinner in a typical Breton
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early Evening - Brittany - Impressionist Interior Oil Painting by Edouard Cortes
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painting as he went.
Cortès exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Artistes Français (of which he became a
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paris sous la neige by Edouard Léon Cortes
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in New Orleans, LA
Edouard Léon Cortès
1882-1969 French
Paris sous la neige
Signed “E. Cortès” (lower right)
Oil
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edouard Leon Cortes "Porte Sain-Denis" Signed Édouard Cortès
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edouard Leon Cortes (French, 1882-1969)
"Porte Sain-Denis" signed Édouard Cortès l/r.
Oil on canvas
Category
Vintage 1950s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vase de Fleurs - Impressionist Still Life Flowers Oil Painting by Edouard Cortes
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
painting as he went.
Cortès exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Artistes Français (of which he became a
Category
1920s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"La Madeleine" by Edouard Leon Cortes, Signed
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"La Madeleine" by Edouard Leon Cortes (French 1882-1969)
signed Édouard Cortès l/l.
Oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Place de la Republique - Le Soir - Impressionist Landscape Oil by Edouard Cortes
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
" Ref: EC001317
A photo certificate of authenticity accompanies the painting
Edouard Leon Cortes, the
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn Paris night Belle Époque scene by Edouard Cortes
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painting", Edouard Léon Cortès was a master at capturing the timeless energy and beauty of the City of
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 13 in W 18.12 in
Flower Garden - French Impressionist Gouache, Landscape by Edouard Cortes
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Edouard Leon Cortes. The piece is a wonderful depiction of the artist's garden in Lagny on a warm and
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Gouache
Le Terminus Madeleine-Bastille À Paris By Edouard Léon Cortès
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cortès” (lower right)
Oil on canvas
Celebrated as the "Parisian Poet of Painting," Edouard Léon Cortès
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.5 in W 29 in D 3.25 in
Boulevard Magenta, Place De La République By Edouard Léon Cortès
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cortès” (lower right)
Oil on canvas
Celebrated as the “Parisian Poet of Painting,” Edouard Léon Cortès
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 32.75 in W 28.38 in D 1.88 in
"Theatre du Vaudeville", Edouard Cortes, 18x22, Oil/Canvas, French Impressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
Vaudeville Theatre by Edouard Cortes was painted circa 1955-60 and signed lower left. It is oil on
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Brazilian Girl, " Oil on Canvas Portrait signed by Antonio Diaz Cortes
By Antonio Díaz Cortés
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Antonio Diaz Cortes, a Mexican artist influenced by Pablo Picasso and Rufino Tamayo, employs the
Category
1960s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Theatre de Sara Barnhardt", Edouard Cortes, 13x18, Oil on Canvas, Impressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
Theatre de Sara Bernhart et Place de Chatelet by Edouard Cortes was painted circa 1935-40 and
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Le Pantheon - Paris, 1905", Edouard Cortes, 13x18, Oil on Canvas, Impressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
Vaudeville Theatre by Edouard Cortes was painted circa 1955-60 and signed lower left. It is oil on
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Place de la République, 20th Century Oil on Canvas by Edouard Léon Cortès
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Madrid, ES
EDOUARD LÉON CORTÈS
French, 1882 - 1969
PLACE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE
signed "EDOUARD CORTÈS." (lower
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Place de la République, 20th Century Oil on Canvas by Edouard Léon Cortès
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Madrid, ES
EDOUARD LÉON CORTÈS
French 1882 - 1969
PLACE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE
signed "EDOUARD CORTÈS." (lower right
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edouard Léon Cortès, Oil on Wood Panel, "Notre-Dame View from The Quays, 1936"
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Madrid, ES
EDOUARD LÉON CORTÈS
French, 1882 - 1969
NOTRE-DAME VIEW FROM THE QUAYS
signed "EDOUARD CORTÈS
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
My Home By the Sea
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition, new gallery arrival.
Cortes is a Spanish artist born in
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Floral Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas by Jules De Corte
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century floral still life oil painting on canvas by Jules De Corte (1918-1999). This vibrant
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Aesthetic Movement Paintings
Materials
Canvas
French Oil on Canvas Painting Streets of Montmartre Paris France Signed
By Edouard Cortès
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful oil on canvas painting titled "Montmartre rue de l'Abreuvoir" signed by G. Denis
Category
20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Midcentury Parisian Street Oil Painting in Carved Gilt Frame Signed a. Marchall
By Edouard Cortès
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or living space with this beautiful oil on canvas painting. Set in the original
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
H 17 in W 21 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Parisian Street Oil Painting in Carved Gilt Frame Signed D. Richards
By Edouard Cortès
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or living space with this beautiful oil on canvas painting. Set in the original
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
H 23.75 in W 19.75 in D 2.75 in
Abstract Oil Pastel Drawing by Santos Cortes, 2013
Located in Pasadena, CA
Colorful, graphic abstract drawing in oil pastel by California artist Santos Cortes. The style is
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Abstract Oil Pastel Drawing by Santos Cortes, 2013
Located in Pasadena, CA
Colorful, graphic abstract drawing in oil pastel by California artist Santos Cortes. The style is
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Paint
French Oil on Canvas Painting "Les Peniches Au Pont Neuf" in Paris France
By Edouard Cortès
Located in Miami, FL
A fine French oil on canvas painting titled "Les Peniches au Pont Neuf" signed by G. Denis.
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Category
20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Severo Amador (1886 - 1931) Yarda de la Corte Mexico Oil Painting on Panel 1920
By Severo Amador
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Severo Amador
(Mexican, 1886 - 1931)
Yarda de la Corte - A Mexican Courtyard at Noon
• Oil on
Category
1920s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
H 10.24 in W 18.12 in D 1.19 in
Water's Edge
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition, new gallery arrival.
Cortes is a Spanish artist born in
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A View to Remember
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition, new gallery arrival.
Cortes is a Spanish artist born in
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Porte Saint-Denis
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Zürich, CH
ÉDOUARD-LÉON CORTÈS
1882, Lagny-sur-Marne - 1969
“I do nothing but paint. I stand in
front of my
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Avenue de l'Opera
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Zürich, CH
ÉDOUARD-LÉON CORTÈS
1882, Lagny-sur-Marne - 1969
“I do nothing but paint. I stand in
front of my
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Avenue de Friedland, L’Arc de Triomphe
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Missouri, MO
Gallery, Chicago IL, circa 1967/1968
Cortès was born in Lagny, France on April 26, 1882. During his
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Eduardo Vera Cortes poster Antonio Maldonado exhibition (Puerto Rican artist)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Rare exhibition poster by Puerto Rican artist Eduardo Vera Cortes (1926-2006). Exposicion de
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
The Gift II
By Esperanza Cortes
Located in New Orleans, LA
ESPERANZA CORTÉS is a Colombian born contemporary multidisciplinary artist based in New York City
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Glass, Ink, Handmade Paper
The Harvest
By Esperanza Cortes
Located in New Orleans, LA
ESPERANZA CORTÉS is a Colombian born contemporary multidisciplinary artist based in New York City
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Glass, Ink, Handmade Paper
La Calavera
By Esperanza Cortes
Located in New Orleans, LA
ESPERANZA CORTÉS is a Colombian born contemporary multidisciplinary artist based in New York City
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Glass, Ink, Handmade Paper
The Giving Hand
By Esperanza Cortes
Located in New Orleans, LA
ESPERANZA CORTÉS is a Colombian born contemporary multidisciplinary artist based in New York City
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Glass, Ink, Handmade Paper
The Gift
By Esperanza Cortes
Located in New Orleans, LA
ESPERANZA CORTÉS is a Colombian born contemporary multidisciplinary artist based in New York City
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Glass, Ink, Handmade Paper
Boulevard Haussmann - Post Impressionist Painting by Antoine Blanchard
By Antoine Blanchard
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
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Like Edouard Cortes (1882–1969) and Eugène Galien-Laloue (1854–1941), Antoine Blanchard essentially
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Book Sellers by Notre Dame" Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Painting Canvas
By Jean Salabet
Located in New York, NY
those of Jules Herve, Antoine Blanchard and Edouard Cortes. This painting is a wonderful example of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.25 in W 19.25 in D 2 in
Abstract Expressionist Latin American Painting
By Ramon Prats
Located in Surfside, FL
/2 x 21 1/2
This original painting by Spanish artist Ramon Prats is moody and powerful. The colors
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Paris - Post Impressionist Landscape Painting - Antoine Blanchard
By Antoine Blanchard
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
artist began painting his Paris street scenes in the late 1950s. And like Cortès, often painted the same
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape with river and boat oil painting seascape
By Vladimir Ksieski
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exhibitions: The Fusion gallery-Altea (Alicante) 2006. Young art Madrid gallery feb. 2001. Gallery: Corte
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Landscape with river and boats oil painting seascape
By Vladimir Ksieski
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. 2001. Gallery: Corte Ingles Valencia 2001 / Gallery. Casa Monet Valencia 2000/3/4/7/8 Gallery
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil, Canvas
"Boulevard a Paris" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
of Jules Herve, Antoine Blanchard and Edouard Cortes. This painting is a wonderful example of his
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 32 in W 45 in D 2.5 in
"Overlooking the Seine" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
of Jules Herve, Antoine Blanchard and Edouard Cortes. This painting is a wonderful example of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Budapest Street Scene" 20th Cen. Hungarian Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
of Jules Herve, Antoine Blanchard, and Edouard Cortes. This painting is a wonderful example of his
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Budapest in Snow" 20th Century Hungarian Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
of Jules Herve, Antoine Blanchard, and Edouard Cortes. This painting is a wonderful example of his
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.5 in W 23.5 in D 2.5 in
"Palais Garnier" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting Canvas
By Jean Salabet
Located in New York, NY
those of Jules Herve, Antoine Blanchard, and Edouard Cortes. This painting is a wonderful example of his
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Scene
By Jean Salabet
Located in New York, NY
those of Jules Herve, Antoine Blanchard, and Edouard Cortes. This painting is a wonderful example of his
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Motion, " Victor Arnautoff, San Francisco Lighthouse, World's Fair WPA Painting
By Victor Michail Arnautoff
Located in New York, NY
and painting with several instructors. His wife and children joined him, and they all continued to
Category
1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Oil, Canvas
"Place de l'Opéra" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting Canvas
By Jean Salabet
Located in New York, NY
those of Jules Herve, Antoine Blanchard and Edouard Cortes. This painting is a wonderful example of his
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lake Landscape by Daniel Pastor Spanish Painter c1930-40
Located in FR
of Andres Cortes from the 19th Century
Good vintage condition
Category
1930s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Midcentury French Parisian Scene Oil Painting in Gilt Frame Signed A. Blanchard
By Antoine Blanchard
Located in Dallas, TX
vintage postcards. The artist began painting his Paris street scenes in the late 1950s, and like Cortès
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 29.5 in W 37 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Italian Street Scene Paintings on Board Signed Luca Andrea Guizzardi
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant pair of vintage paintings. Created in Italy circa
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
H 15.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.75 in
Alfred Edouard Tourillon (1871 1942) Still Life - Basket of Shrimps Oil Painting
Located in Meinisberg, CH
, where painting has been going through unprecedented upheavals for two decades. The Academies of Fine
Category
Early 1900s Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 24.02 in W 26.78 in
Pair of Paris Scenes Gouache Paintings in Gilt Frames Signed Henri La Touche
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
Painted in the manner of Leon Cortes or Eugene Galien Laloue, these gouache on canvas paintings
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
H 19.5 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
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Antique Yellow Wood Furniture
20th Century Gilt Carved Frame
Victorian Costume
Polychrome Wood Sculpture
Carved Wood Icon
Capital France
Parisian Painted Furniture
Midcentury Rush
Antique Colonial Home
Antique Colonial Homes
1960 French Painters