Street Scene in Paris by Pierre Bonnard

Street Scene in Paris - Pierre Bonnard - Dining Room Wall Art

At a Glance

Looking for cityscape oil painting with real brushwork? Street Scene in Paris is reproduced by hand in oils on artist-grade canvas after Pierre Bonnard. The result is a piece of post-impressionist oil painting wall decor that anchors a dining room and rewards a closer look.

The Story Behind the Painting

SCèNE DE RUE à PARIS
circa 1905
Oil on board laid down on panel
Private Collection, Europe.

Painted circa 1905, Scène de rue à Paris depicts a busy Parisian street in the 18th arrondissement, in the vicinity of Montmartre, a popular artists' quarter in the early twentieth century. Bonnard, who lived nearby, took joy in observing the crowded streets in this part of the metropolis and the bohemian lifestyle of its inhabitants. Set against the gray street pavement, the present composition is dominated by numerous figures, some walking, others in horse-drawn carriages, all captured with a remarkable sense of movement, reflecting Bonnard's fascination with the energy and the dynamic life of the metropolis. Scène de rue à Paris displays a radically modern approach to the composition, shifting the focus away from its centre, towards groups of figures that appear to be walking in and out of the frame. This seemingly nonchalant positioning of the figures suggests a chance momentary glimpse, rather than a carefully staged ensemble.

Bonnard shared his fascination with the city with Impressionist and post-Impressionist artists, including Caillebotte, Monet and Pissarro (fig. 1), all of whom executed a number of works depicting Parisian boulevards, squares and bridges, usually characterised by a sense of rich and varied life of the city. Gustave Geffroy commented: 'no-one is quicker than Bonnard to seize the look of our Parisian streets, the silhouettes of a passer-by and the patch of colour which stands out in the Metropolitan mist. [He] seizes on all the momentary phenomena of the street, even the most fugitive glances are caught and set down' (G. Geffroy, quoted in Pierre Bonnard (exhibition catalogue), Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1996, p. 16).

Every hand painted oil painting in this cityscape series is finished on artist-grade canvas and checked against the original before it leaves the studio.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Trained artists work in stages — underpainting, mid-tones, highlights, and detail — using traditional oils on canvas. Because nothing is printed, every hand painted oil painting has its own subtle texture and depth.

Product Details

• Painted entirely by hand in oils on artist-grade canvas, with no giclée or inkjet process involved.
• Comes with a 2-inch unpainted margin on every side, ready for stretcher bars or a frame.
• Direct-from-studio worldwide delivery with no third-party resellers.
• Quick turnaround — most in-stock cityscape paintings ship in 3–10 working days.
• Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 20 X 20 in, 24 X 24 in, 30 X 30 in, 36 X 36 in, 40 X 40 in, 48 X 48 in.
• Custom sizes available: order this painting in your preferred dimensions.
• We work with DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS and additional couriers to keep delivery affordable.
• Free canvas stretching on wooden stretcher bars; custom framing available on request.
• You will receive a photo of your completed painting by email for sign-off prior to shipping.

Styling & Placement

For dining room wall art that does not feel generic, a painted cityscape canvas is hard to beat. It is a popular cityscape oil painting pick for new homeowners and a durable alternative to seasonal poster art.

Ordering & Peace of Mind

Order Street Scene in Paris as a hand painted oil painting on canvas and add lasting post-impressionist character to your dining room. Custom sizes, a digital proof before dispatch, and secure worldwide shipping are included.