A oil on canvas twilight rendition of the Place Vendome 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 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 that descends at twilight.
Snow-covered streets or pavements glistening after the rain, bustling with figures going about their daily business.
Shop windows glowing with warm, ruddy hues, and horse-drawn carriages with their lanterns aglow: 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.
He passed away in Paris in 1981.
The Vendôme Column, standing majestically at the center of the square bearing its name, is an iconic Parisian landmark—one that did not escape Boyer’s brush.
Executed with impeccable compositional skill, the perspective draws our gaze toward the center of the scene, allowing it to then drift away into the distance, toward the winter sky…
His perfectly mastered technique allows him to render the damp atmosphere absolutely palpable.
The glistening roadway and sidewalks mirror the orange glow of the lights illuminating the shops.
Horse-drawn carriages circulate beneath the streetlamps, seeking out potential fares.
A sizable crowd—warmly clad and wearing hats—bustles in front of the luxurious boutiques lining the square, widely regarded as one of the most exclusive in the world.
A magnificent view of one of the world’s most legendary squares, captured by a truly talented artist.
Oil on canvas, signed lower right, countersigned on the verso, presented in a gilded wood frame by Maison Franco.
Unframed: 15 x 18 inches
Framed: 23 x 26 inches