Charles Cobelle

Paris Street with Monuments, Framed Acrylic Painting by Charles Cobelle

circa 1966

Artist: Charles Cobelle, French (1902 - 1994) Title: Monument Year: circa 1960 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 24 x 30 in. (60.96 x 76.2 cm) Frame: 28.75 x 33 inches

Artist: Charles Cobelle, French (1902 - 1994) Title: Paris Street Scene Year: circa 1968 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.r. Image Size: 15 x 30 inches Frame Size: 23 x 37 i...

Artist: Charles Cobelle, French (1902 - 1994) Title: Paris, France Year: circa 1966 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.r. Size: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 60.96 cm) Frame Size: 31 x ...

Charles Cobelle, French (1902 - 1994) - Paris Streets with Moulin Rouge 2. Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.r., Size: 16 x 20 in. (40.64 x 50.8 cm), Frame Size: 24 x 28 inches

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...

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