Cristina Stefan

Street in Old Montreal - Cityscape, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

2011

"Stroll through the colourful streets" ???? Painting from the series "Colored city". They are united by one theme, color and strokes, but each painting is made in a slightly differe...

Street view of the old historical spanish city, painted by oil on canvas. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of...

Montreal - the perfect mix between America and Europe ! Plenty of places to discover and to find my inspiration ! But what is the best style that will reflect this mix between the OL...

'Happiness is.... Walking the streets of Paris & breathing in the magical scents of the boulangeries on the winter air.' I replied 'Happiness is.... Walking in ...

Lucien Delarue is known internationally as an artist who faithfully captures the romantic moods of Paris. His famous subject of the ''Rooftops of Montmarte,'' along with other Paris ...

A stunning depiction of a lively village scene with houses and figures throughout. There is a cafe situated near the busy street as people look through the neighboring shops' window....

This Robert Farrington's painting serves as a visual gateway to a distinct period in post-war France, composed with a deep respect for the elements interwoven into the collective memory of Paris. His work adeptly engages with the archetypal settings and concepts that convey the quintessence of this beloved and frequently visited capital. As the viewer gazes upon this artwork, they are instantly immersed in the ambiance of a food trade street, and especially the familiar historic brasserie “Au Pied de Cochon” - the sole establishment in the painting that still exists nowadays - and its surroundings at the heart of the bustling Halles district. At "6 Rue Coquillère", the act of opening the doors, each adorned with handles that resemble pig's trotters, transports one through a temporal gateway into the quintessential French world of "la cochonnaille"... The renowned "Pied de Cochon" restaurant made its debut in 1947. In its early days, it became the preferred gathering place for the "Forts des Halles" – the diligent laborers who tirelessly transported goods through the pavilions of the old Halles de Paris. From these dedicated workers to the luminaries of the time, this establishment emerged as a symbol of Parisian life. Farrington reconstructs a scene around this restaurant, nourished by her own Parisian experience when he was a young American living in France. An iconic Brigitte Bardot poster...

"Devant la Petit Theatre" by Gerard Valtier is an original oil on canvas that measures 29x36 inches. The vivid colors used in this impressionistic painting create a fun and lively en...