William Trost Richards

Coastal Scene

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...

Beautiful Hudson river scene, landscape, painting Oil on canvas No visible signature Restored 19th century 22 x 34 unframed, 26.75 x 38.5 framed

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Garden in antique Roman Style, Monceau Park (Parc Monceau), Paris. The scene depicts a romantic garden motif within Parc Monceau in Paris. At the center of the composition lies a tra...

Surrounded by artistic inspiration from a very early age, Kate Salenfriend learned most of her technical skills from her great-grandfather, Stewart Robertson, the registered Californ...

Juliet M. White was born in Philadelphia in 1880. She studied at the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, which became the largest art school for women in the United States. Its ...

Chroma sky (Blue key) 10, 2007 Acrylic and oil on canvas (Signed on reverse) 23.62 H x 31.49 W in 60 H x 80 W cm The artist wrote about how he conceives this work: "The transformat...

Hubert Thornley British, (exh. 1858 -1898) Hay Barge on the Medway Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 23.5 inches x 17.5 inches Size including frame: 30.5 inches x 24.5 inches A fine...

Cityscape mixed media on Cavas 70x100 cm Original Art Ready to Hang Architecture Category Painting Year 2013 Mediums, Materials, Styles Mediums Enamel, Oil, Gesso Materials Canvas ...

"Soft Blue Skies" is a 16x20 oil painting on canvas by renowned artist Anne Packard. This expansive beach seascape reaches out towards the horizon where a sole sailboat sails across....