Jean Burkhalter Figurative Paintings

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...

This small-format painting by Inés Silvalde, created in 2019, transforms a playful and rebellious hand gesture into a queer celebration of irreverence and self-expression. Titled Pir...

3074 Italian Fisherman Portrait, oil on canvas applied to a board, displayed in a wood frame, signed lower left by E.Mori

Three Old Friends by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original gouache on artist paper size: 18.5 x 16.5 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed provenance: the ...

Drawing of a Woman at Work Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...

Intimate Kitchen Scene Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...

Judd Mercer's (US based) "The Loch" (2022) is an original handmade oil painting depicting a lake in an evergreen forest at the bottom on a snowy mountain. Artist bio/statement Judd...

Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic dis...

French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper signed lower corner Image : 12.5 x 9.75 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrai...

French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper stamped Image : 25.5 x 20 inches Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Ide...

Artist: Ben Benn, Polish/American (1884 - 1983) Title: Boy with Doves Year: 1946 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r. Size: 30 x 36 in. (76.2 x 91.44 cm) Benn Benn was a pio...

French Character Portrait French school, Mid 20th Century Gouache paint on unframed paper inscribed verso stamped on reverse Image: 25. 75 x 19.75 inches Superbly decorative 1960's...