Charles Blondin (1912-1991) French, Color Lithograph City Scene of Paris. Mid-century watercolor or color etching of the Palais Garnier in Paris, signed by the artist Charles Blondin and numbered as part of a limited edition. Signed lower right. Numbered 197/500 lower left. Framed.

Overall Size: 12 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. 

Sight Size: 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. 

Charles Blondin (1912–1991) was a 20th-century artist known for his refined, traditional approach to painting, often focusing on landscapes, architectural scenes, and genre subjects rendered with careful attention to detail and composition. Working in a style influenced by earlier European traditions, Blondin emphasized balance, light, and atmosphere, producing works that conveyed both realism and a quiet, contemplative mood. Though not as widely documented as major modernist figures, his paintings circulated among collectors and galleries, appreciated for their craftsmanship and classical sensibility, reflecting a continued dedication to representational art during a period of rapid stylistic change in the art world.

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