Maurice Bonnin

Paris, Quartier Le Marais - Mid 20th Century French Naïf Naive Street Painting

c.1970

A very beautiful 20th century French naïf oil on canvas depicting the belfry and Rue de la Mairie in the city of Douai, northern France, by André Demonchy. The artist is featured i...

* No US duty or taxes to pay on this item * This very fine oil on canvas by Angelo Mozziconacci depicts a Paris street scene with cafe exterior and an open door leading to a courtya...

A superb and very atmospheric mid 20th century French post-impressionist oil on canvas depicting a deserted street in a coastal town. Superb quality and condition work - signed lowe...

A beautiful 1950's French naif oil on board depicting Place de Metz in Grenoble, South of France. Superb period work depicting the famous square. Presented in a painted frame. Artist: French School...

French School, late 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 14 x 10.5 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound condition

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...

3830 Oil on canvas streets of old Paris Image size 8x10"

Beautiful oil on canvas of Paris "rue des Ecouffes", signed Brion, 1940.