Striking large-scale European Impressionist street scene oil painting depicting a lively Parisian riverside promenade with pedestrians, bare winter trees, and glistening rain-washed pavement. The composition captures movement and atmosphere through expressive brushwork, reflective light effects, and a soft muted palette contrasted by vivid accents in the figures’ clothing. Architectural silhouettes and the metro entrance detail enhance its classic European city charm. BIOGRAPHY: R. Champignon was born in Marseille in 1918. His studies of art took him to Paris and later to Florence. After completing his education in Italy, he returned to Paris, the city of lights and inspiration for many artists in the 20th Century. He was known for his colorful pallet and bold brushwork, his painting style also has a mystical quality about them which brings us to feel the atmosphere of his works effortlessly. We can feel that the artist was deeply in love with his city. J Measures: 47.25" w x 1.25" d x 35.0" h / Inches In good Vintage condition with typical wear / marks consistent with age. Please see all photos for additional details. Thank You! Look at the pictures carefully, they are a part of the description. All my items are vintage and keep in mind vintage items are not New. Items had a life before! I am trying to show defects. All photos are taken with a cell phone using natural light to best capture the true character of each piece. Please note that no filters or edits are applied—what you see is what was captured in the moment. However, natural light can sometimes create glare or reflections that may slightly alter the appearance of colors or finishes. We do our best to represent each item accurately.