The artwork, titled “Paris Evening,” was created by Edouard Cortes in 1905. Executed in oil on canvas, the piece measures 130.2 x 81.9 cm and belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement. “Paris Evening” is a cityscape genre artwork currently housed in a private collection.
In “Paris Evening,” Edouard Cortes skillfully captures the ambiance of a Parisian street at dusk. The scene is imbued with a warm, golden light that envelops the buildings and the bustling thoroughfare. Carriages and pedestrians, rendered with an impressionistic touch, populate the street, contributing to the depiction of daily life in early 20th-century Paris. The wet, reflective surface of the cobblestones enhances the atmospheric quality of the painting, echoing the vibrancy and fluidity of urban existence. The detailed architecture, along with the interplay of light and shadow, underscores the artist’s adeptness in portraying the dynamic essence of the city.
