‘Figures by the Canal, Paris’
Signed A. Hure, early 20th Century
A delicately rendered oil on panel depicting figures gathered along a tree-lined canal, with elegant bridges and ornate columns framing the distant skyline of Paris. The artist’s use of light and reflection evokes a tranquil afternoon scene, the water softly mirroring the surrounding architecture and sky.
Medium & Support: Oil on panel, mounted and glazed.
Frame: Original carved wooden frame with silvered inner slip; light wear consistent with age.
Condition: Very good decorative condition; colours remain rich and stable behind glass.
Signature: Signed A. Hure lower right.
Dimensions:
Framed: approx. 19.5 × 17cm
Visible painting: approx. 11 × 8cm
Notes: A charming and atmospheric continental study capturing the quiet romance of early 20th-century Parisian life.