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Y.Gonez
Mid-Century Impressionist French view of Montmartre, Paris, France

Circa 1960

$1,950
£1,487.40
€1,697.41
CA$2,742.21
A$3,009.64
CHF 1,581.61
MX$35,814.13
NOK 20,217.69
SEK 18,474.97
DKK 12,681.34

About the Item

Y. Gonez (French, mid-20th century) Market Scene, Montmartre with Sacré-Cœur, ca. 1950s Oil on canvas, in a Montparnasse-style frame In this lively street scene, Y. Gonez captures the timeless charm of Montmartre, where bustling market stalls and café terraces unfold beneath the watchful dome of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur. Rendered in bold, expressive strokes and a palette alive with pops of color, the painting evokes the spirit of post-war Paris—a city reawakening in the mid-20th century with a renewed appetite for art, life, and everyday beauty. Gonez’s work is a testament to the enduring appeal of Montmartre as both a cultural icon and an artistic muse. Once home to legends like Picasso, Utrillo, and Modigliani, the winding streets of this bohemian quarter continued to inspire painters well into the 20th century. Here, Gonez channels that legacy through a modern, impressionistic lens—capturing not the grandeur of monuments, but the vibrancy of daily life: figures strolling, vendors trading, and the architecture pulsing with character beneath a crisp Parisian sky. The painting is elegantly housed in a Montparnasse-style frame, known for its rustic carving and whitewashed patina—an iconic pairing for French artworks of this period, blending artisanal craftsmanship with a casual sophistication. This piece stands as both a celebration of place and a continuation of a distinctly Parisian artistic tradition—where the ordinary becomes picturesque, and every street corner hums with history and human presence.
  • Creator:
    Y.Gonez (French)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in perfect original frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507316203312

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