{"product_id":"la-madeleine-by-edouard-leon-cortes","title":"La Madeleine by Edouard Léon Cortès","description":"Edouard Léon Cortès\u003cbr\u003e 1882-1969 | French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eLa Madeleine\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Edouard Cortès” (lower left)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eSociété des Artistes Française\u003c\/em\u003e, earning him widespread recognition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 18 1\/4” high x 22” wide (46.36 x 55.88 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 25 3\/4\" high x 29 7\/8\" wide x 1 3\/4\" depth (65.41 x 75.88 x 4.45 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Acquired from the Artist, July 1966\u003cbr\u003e Findlay Galleries, Chicago, 1966\u003cbr\u003e Private collection of Earl G. Graham, Chicago, 1966\u003cbr\u003e Sale, Chicago, December 11, 1994, Lot 1227\u003cbr\u003e Private collection\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51803572109634,"sku":null,"price":88500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/32-2173_1_c2e9d0bf-5290-454b-a9d5-1b63f50ffb59.png?v=1768103194","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/de\/products\/la-madeleine-by-edouard-leon-cortes","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}