Description: This is a gorgeous and Fine Vintage Old French Impressionist Oil Painting on canvas, by renowned mid 19th century French Impressionist painter, Francois Gerome (b. 1895.) This artwork depicts a meticulously detailed and finely rendered interior scene of the Paris Opera House, with multitudes of finely dressed men and women wear top hats and elegant gowns. In the foreground, a lovely young brunette woman looks out just away from the gaze of the viewer, holding a bouquet of pink flowers in her hands. Signed and titled in the lower right corner: "F. Gerome...L'Opera de Paris." Approximately 35 inches tall x 40 1/2 inches wide x 3 1/2 inches thick (including frame, but not the lamp fixture.) Actual artwork is approximately 24 x 30 inches. Very good condition for age and storage, with some dirtiness and dust in the corners of the original period ornate solid wood gilded frame. Additionally, there is a very small and barely noticeable tear in the lower left corner of the canvas (please see photos.) Acquired in Los Angeles County, California. This artwork is so well done, and likely hung in a mansion sized home. This is one of Gerome's finest known artworks. Priced to Sell. Due to the large size and weight of this piece, S&H costs will be unavoidably high. However, Free Local Pickup from Los Angeles County, California is also an option. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! About the Artist: François Gerome Born: 1895 - ParisKnown for: Painting Francois Gerome was a French painter born in Paris in 1895. He is most well-known for his paintings of women depicted at picturesque spots throughout Paris including the Place de la Concorde and in front of the Opéra. In these representations, the women usually engage the viewer with their frontal pose and direct gaze outward. Gerome used oils, typically on canvas or on board. Francois Gerome was a French painter born in Paris in 1895. He is most well-known for his paintings of women depicted at picturesque spots throughout Paris including the Place de la Concorde and in front of the Opéra. In these representations, the women usually engage the viewer with their frontal pose and direct gaze outward. Gerome used oils, typically on canvas or on board. Born in Paris in 1895, Francois Gerome is best known for paintings of young, fashionably dressed women of the Belle Époque at picturesque locations including the Place de la Concorde, the Opéra, the Moulin Rouge and the Café de la Paix. Gerome’s dramatic compositions are rendered with a warm palette and capture the essence of the romantic atmosphere of vintage Paris. His paintings can be found in private, institutional and corporate collections in the United States, Japan and throughout Europe. Francois Gerome was born in Budapest in 1895. He attended the fine arts academy in Budapest where he learned to paint along with getting inspiration from the many other artists who studied there. Gerome came from a family of painters where he was taught as well under the tutelage of his parents. He is most well-known for his paintings of women depicted at picturesque spots throughout Paris including the Place de la Concorde and in front of the Opéra. In these representations, the women usually engage the viewer with their frontal pose and direct gaze outward. Gerome used oils, typically on canvas or on board. Gerome typically signed his paintings with his first initial and last name.
Price: 3500 USD
Location: Orange, California
End Time: 2024-08-25T21:06:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 100 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Francois Gerome
Signed By: Francois Gerome
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Title: "L'Opera de Paris"
Material: Canvas, Oil
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Framed
Subject: Actors, Cabaret, Cityscapes, Concerts, Costumes, Dancing, Figures, France, Ladies, Operas, Paris, Women
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 35 in
Style: Impressionism, Modernism, Post-Impressionism
Theme: Architecture, Art, Cities & Towns, Continents & Countries, Cultures & Ethnicities, Events & Festivals, Exhibitions, Famous Places, Fashion, Food & Drink, History, People, Portrait
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Item Width: 40 1/2 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1950-1959
