{"title":"Edouard Leon Cortes Cityscapes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEdouard Leon Cortes Cityscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdouard Leon Cortes is celebrated for city views that transform Paris into a theater of weather, light and urban rhythm. This collection of Cortes cityscapes highlights works that capture boulevards, squares and street life with atmosphere and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors drawn to French city painting will appreciate the way Cortes balances immediacy with elegance. Browse cityscapes that reflect his affection for Paris and his enduring place within the tradition of urban Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"place-de-la-bastille-by-edouard-leon-cortes-3","title":"Place de la Bastille by Edouard Léon Cortès","description":"Edouard Léon Cortès\u003cbr\u003e 1882-1969 | French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlace de la Bastille\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Edouard Cortès” (lower left)\u003cbr\u003e Oil on canvas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A glowing warmth radiates from this bustling street scene by the renowned \"Parisian Poet of Painting,\" Edouard Léon Cortès. With a virtuosic talent for capturing the vibrant energy of the City of Lights in the 20th century, Cortès imbues his canvases with luminosity and romantic beauty. This composition depicts the iconic Place de la Bastille on an overcast autumn evening, as the blazing lights, orange haze of the sky and damp streets create an alluring atmospheric effect. Alive with Cortès's masterfully gestural brushwork, the busy pedestrians and vehicles hum with the energy of this metropolis. Through his unique ability to portray the very essence of his city, Cortès crafts an enduring epic poem to his love, Paris. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born just outside of Paris, Cortès enjoyed a rich artistic heritage. His father, Antonio Cortès, was an artist in the circle of the Barbizon school, having moved to France after serving as a painter at the Spanish Royal Court. Cortès' elder brother and sister were also artists and followed the \u003cem\u003eplein air\u003c\/em\u003e tenets of the Barbizon style alongside their father. Other famed artists flocked to the picturesque town of Langly where Cortès was born, including Maximilian Luce, Camille Pissaro and Lucien Pissarro, among other celebrities of the Impressionist period. Personal friends of the family, these painters would have a profound influence over the young Cortès, who flourished in this richly creative environment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He exhibited his first work in 1899 at the \u003cem\u003eSociété des Artistes Francaise \u003c\/em\u003ein Paris where he was met with excellent reviews. Capturing the magic of Paris during the Belle Époque, his canvases soon garnered worldwide attention, particularly in Canada and America. Though he painted the same streets time and time again, each work is unique in its narrative, perspective and atmosphere. Just as his Parisian scenes brought him success during his lifetime, they continue to captivate art lovers today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 20th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 17\" high x 21\" wide (43.18 x 53.34 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 29\" high x 33\" wide x 4\" deep (73.66 x 83.82 x 10.16 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Kodner Gallery, St. Louis\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, St. Louis\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Philadelphia\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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With bold, expressive brushstrokes, he conveys the essence of the Belle Époque, depicting the bustling streets illuminated by the warm glow of lanterns against the cool tones of the buildings and overcast sky. The scene is alive with movement as pedestrians and automobiles navigate the softly lit evening. Cortès’ masterful technique and keen attention to atmosphere make this work a striking tribute to the enduring allure of Paris. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Lagny-sur-Marne, France, in 1882, Edouard Léon Cortès was immersed in the artistic tradition from an early age. His father, Antonio Cortès, and his older brother, André, were both accomplished painters, providing him with a strong foundation in the craft. Additionally, he was influenced by renowned Impressionist artists such as Maximilien Luce, Camille Pissarro and Lucien Pissarro, who were close family friends drawn to Lagny-sur-Marne for its picturesque landscapes. At seventeen, Cortès furthered his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His reputation quickly grew after he exhibited a striking Parisian street scene at dusk at the \u003cem\u003eSociété des Artistes Française\u003c\/em\u003e, earning him widespread recognition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From that point forward, Cortès devoted his career to capturing the essence of Paris in his paintings. Each composition offers a distinct narrative and perspective, reflecting seasonal changes and urban development while preserving a sense of nostalgia. His evocative portrayals of Paris were highly sought after during his lifetime and continue to be prized by collectors and art enthusiasts today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 19 1\/4\" high x 25\" wide (48.90 x 63.50 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 25 3\/4\" high x 31 1\/2\" wide x 2\" deep (65.41 x 80.01 x 5.08 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, France\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, United States\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Depicting the famed Place de Madeleine with expressive fervor, Cortès conveys the essence of the Belle Époque, depicting the bustling streets illuminated by the warm glow of lanterns against the iconic architecture and golden sky. The scene is alive with movement as pedestrians and automobiles navigate the softly lit evening. Cortès’ masterful technique and keen attention to atmosphere make this work a striking tribute to the enduring allure of Paris. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in Lagny-sur-Marne, France, in 1882, Edouard Léon Cortès was immersed in the artistic tradition from an early age. His father, Antonio Cortès, and his older brother, André, were both accomplished painters, providing him with a strong foundation in the craft. Additionally, he was influenced by renowned Impressionist artists such as Maximilien Luce, Camille Pissarro and Lucien Pissarro, who were close family friends drawn to Lagny-sur-Marne for its picturesque landscapes. At seventeen, Cortès furthered his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His reputation quickly grew after he exhibited a striking Parisian street scene at dusk at the \u003cem\u003eSociété des Artistes Française\u003c\/em\u003e, earning him widespread recognition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From that point forward, Cortès devoted his career to capturing the essence of Paris in his paintings. Each composition offers a distinct narrative and perspective, reflecting seasonal changes and urban development while preserving a sense of nostalgia. 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