# Title: La Madeleine by Edouard Léon Cortès


## Description: Edouard Léon Cortès 1882-1969 | French La Madeleine Signed “Edouard Cortès” (lower left) Oil on canvas Luminous and rich with detail, this oil on canvas was painted by the great French artist Edouard Léon Cortès. The exceptionally large composition captures a bustling Parisian street scene on the Boulevard de la Madeleine, filled with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages illuminated by the soft yellow light of the gas street lanterns. Enchanting and nostalgic, this work perfectly represents Cortès’ mastery of perspective, color and atmosphere as well as his reputation as the "Parisian Poet of Painting." Born in Lagny-sur-Marne, France, in 1882, Edouard Léon Cortès was immersed in the artistic tradition from an early age. His father, Antonio Cortès, and his older brother, André, were both accomplished painters, providing him with a strong foundation in the craft. Additionally, he was influenced by renowned Impressionist artists such as Maximilien Luce, Camille Pissarro and Lucien Pissarro, who were close family friends drawn to Lagny-sur-Marne for its picturesque landscapes. At seventeen, Cortès furthered his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His reputation quickly grew after he exhibited a striking Parisian street scene at dusk at the Société des Artistes Française, earning him widespread recognition. From that point forward, Cortès devoted his career to capturing the essence of Paris in his paintings. Each composition offers a distinct narrative and perspective, reflecting seasonal changes and urban development while preserving a sense of nostalgia. His evocative portrayals of Paris were highly sought after during his lifetime and continue to be prized by collectors and art enthusiasts today. Canvas: 18 1/4” high x 22” wide (46.36 x 55.88 cm) Frame: 25 3/4" high x 29 7/8" wide x 1 3/4" depth (65.41 x 75.88 x 4.45 cm) Provenance: Acquired from the Artist, July 1966 Findlay Galleries, Chicago, 1966 Private collection of Earl G. Graham, Chicago, 1966 Sale, Chicago, December 11, 1994, Lot 1227 Private collection M.S. Rau, New Orleans


## Product type: Paintings


## Vendor: M.S. Rau


## Tags: 01tVb00000CIo13IAD, Antiques, Artist:Cortes, Autumn, Belle epoque, Caillebotte, Category:Fine Art, Cityscape, Cortes, Edouard Leon, Fine art, free_gift_wrapping-no, French art, frs_total_746, Impressionism, key_words-caillebotte, key_words-french art, key_words-impressionism, key_words-related_blog_artists-bio/edouard-leon-cortes, key_words-related_blog_canvases-carats-and-curiosities/the-beautiful-age-of-painting-works-of-the-belle-epoque, Maker/Artist:Cortes, Material/Theme:Cityscapes, Origin:France, Paris, Period:1919-Present, Post impressionism, sku-32-2173, Style:Post-Impressionism, Type:Paintings


## Price range: 88500.0 - 88500.0 USD


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