Edouard-Léon Cortès, Oil on Canvas, French Painting, Paris Street Scene, 20th C. Edouard Cortes (French 1882-1969) oil on canvas in a fine gilt frame. From a fine Madison CT estate. Turn of the century. Guaranteed as authentic. 13 by 18 1/2" Unframed. Cortès was born in Lagny, France on April 26, 1882. During his early lifetime, Paris was the center of the art world. Artist from across the globe traveled there to study and paint it’s beautiful countryside and cities; views of Paris, or as it became known ‘the City of Lights’, were in great demand by both collectors and tourists. Edouard Cortès, along with other artists like: Eugene Galien-Laloue (1854-1941), Luigi Loir (1845-1916) and Jean Beraud (1849-1936) answered their call. Specializing in Paris street scenes, each of these artists captured the city during its heyday and continued with these scenes well into the 20th century. Height: 13 inches, Width: 18.5 inches, Depth: 2 inches