1980’s French Oil on Canvas Still Life “Basilica of Paray-Le-Movial” by Artist J. Woodward. This lovely painting is in very good condition and is signed and dated on the back by the Artist. The Scene is the “Basilica of Paray-le-Monial”. Paray-le-Monial is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. Since 2004, Paray-le-Monial is part of the Charolais-Brionnais Country. It is nicknamed the "city of the Sacred Heart" and its inhabitants are called Parodiens and Parodiennes. The Basilica is considered the top attraction in the town. The Silver Wood Frame has a floral motif around the outer edge. It has some damage at the top right corner as seen in the photos as well as some paint loss. The backing paper has been torn and shows the Artist’s signature and date on the canvas as well as the date the painting was framed. The Painting has rich colors of green, blue, brown, red, white and beige. The Frame measures 23 3/4” Length x 15 3/4” High x 1 1/4” Deep. The Painting measures 20” Length x 12” High. The Painting weighs 3 pounds 12.6 ounces or 60.42 ounces or 1705 grams.