View of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Original painting on canvas • Allison (Signed lower left); likely a commercial artist or studio painter in the mid-century Parisian 'souvenir art' tradition
Style & Movement
Neo-Impressionist / Commercial Decorative Art
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas with heavy use of palette knife impasto and wet-on-wet brushwork
Creation Period
Mid-to-late 20th Century (circa 1960-1980)
Dimensions & Format
Approx. 24 x 30 inches; Landscape format
Subject Description
A popular Parisian cityscape featuring the Arc de Triomphe as the focal point. The composition includes a pair of slender trees to the right and abstracted figures in the foreground to create scale and depth. The palette is dominated by muted grays, whites, and earthy ochres, typical of late 20th-century decorative street scenes.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible texture is intact with no significant paint loss
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired as a decorative piece for residential display; no official gallery or museum labels visible on the front
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the mid-century boom in commercial decorative landscapes intended for the global interior design market and tourism trade. It reflects the lasting influence of Impressionism on popular art styles.
Notable Features
Distinctive 'Allison' signature in reddish-brown pigment in the lower-left corner; heavy palette knife texture adds tactile dimension to the architecture and sky.
Condition Issues
Slight surface dust accumulation; minor yellowing of varnish typical for age; some potential framing abrasions at the edges
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning by a professional to remove dust; house in a climate-controlled environment away from direct UV sunlight to prevent further yellowing