The artwork, titled “Place Vendome in Rain,” is an oil on canvas piece by the artist Edouard Cortes, belonging to the Post-Impressionism movement. It measures 55.2 x 45.7 cm and falls within the cityscape genre.
The painting captures a rainy scene at Place Vendome, characterized by a bustling urban environment with figures holding umbrellas and a sense of movement and activity under the subdued light. The wet streets reflect the glowing lights from the shop windows, adding warmth and contrast to the otherwise muted and atmospheric blues and grays. The central monument stands tall amidst the historical architecture, enveloped in the ambiance of a rainy day. The use of light and shadow, characteristic of Cortes’ work, creates a vivid and dynamic representation of a rainy day in the city.
