A colorful oil on canvas rendition of La Madeleine Church in Paris by French Painter André Boyer.
Born in Paris in 1909, he exhibited at an early age at the *Salon des Indépendants* in 1927.
A regular fixture in Montmartre, as were many artists of that era—he is associated with the School of Paris (*École de Paris*).
Constantly traversing every nook and cranny of the city, which he knew like the back of his hand, having been born there, he meticulously depicted the iconic landmarks of the City of Light.
Working in a style akin to that of Édouard Cortès or Eugène Galien-Laloue, he excelled at capturing the cold, damp atmosphere of the city at nightfall.
He portrayed snow-covered streets or pavements glistening after the rain, bustling with figures going about their daily business.
Illuminated shop windows casting a warm glow, horse-drawn carriages with their lanterns—such was the painter’s favorite setting.
These paintings remain a poignant testament to life in Paris during the first half of the 20th century.
Our painting is a quintessential example of the artist’s signature style, depicting the façade of the Church of the Madeleine as seen from the Rue Royale.
It is nightfall on a snowy day; pedestrians hurry along the crowded sidewalks, shop windows glow warmly, and horse-drawn carriages fill the roadway…
Employing his distinctive style, Boyer handles the composition with great mastery.
Every element is perfectly positioned; the building on the right occupies the full height of the canvas, drawing the viewer’s eye toward the center of the scene.
The color palette is precise—bluish and milky whites perfectly capture the texture and effect of the snow—while the painting is warmed by the rich tones of the artificial lighting, rendered with a heavier application of paint (*impasto*).
A truly beautiful work by this artist—a painting imbued with a touch of nostalgia.
Oil on canvas, signed in the lower right corner and countersigned on the reverse; presented in a gilded wooden frame by the *Maison Goude*. Signed.
Unframed 15 X 18 inches
Framed 21 x 24 inches