Parisian Cityscape Oil Painting by Jan Gridmall, manner of Jean Salabet Les Bouquinistes de Paris 1952 by Jan Gridmall, School of Paris Oil Painting A beautiful view of a Parisian street scene. This cityscape oil painting perfectly depicts life in Paris with its restaurants, busy streets, cafes, hotels, monuments, and wonderful architecture. The location is along the Seine river where most Bouquinistes (book sellers) set up daily. It is a trade that goes back to the Middle-Ages and is unique to Paris. The story has it that a boat transporting loads of books sunk near Notre-Dame Cathedral. The sailors swam ashore taking with them as many books as they could and sold them to the passersby to make up for the wages they had lost. They certainly found the sale lucrative enough to start making a regular living from it. This lovely Original Oil Painting Paris Street Scene by Jan Gridmall is signed by the listed artist and dated 1952. The artist biography has not been discovered. However, he or she certainly had a great command to colors and capturing of a mood and time. Framed measurements: 29" W x 25 1/4" H x 2 1/4" D Oil on isorel. This Parisian Cityscape Oil Painting by Jan Gridmall, manner of Jean Salabet would enhance any setting whether traditional, modern, contemporary, country, or a beach house. Great for a home office too!