The artwork titled “Notre Dame, St. Michael, under the snow” is an oil painting on canvas created by Edouard Cortes. This piece, belonging to the Post-Impressionism art movement, is a cityscape measuring 46.4 x 33 cm. It is currently housed in a private collection.
The artwork portrays a snowy evening in an urban setting, with the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral exuding a majestic presence in the background amidst a reddish, dusky sky. Figures of people are depicted moving through the snow-covered streets, wrapped in winter attire, contributing to a bustling and lively atmosphere despite the cold setting. A tram, colored in shades of green, traverses through the scene, indicating an active city life. The play of light and shadow, combined with reflections on the wet surface, showcases Edouard Cortes’ adeptness in capturing the essence of twilight and the ambiance of the location.
