Oil on canvas
France, early 20th century
Léon Zeytline (1885-1962) - Russian painter based in France
Signed with ‘Léon Zeytline’ lower left
Dimensions: 74 x 98 cm
Good condition
One of Zeytline’s characteristic coffee house and street scenes from the turn of the century; Zeytline’s paintings have sold for up to €26,000 in the international auction market

Since the Impressionism, artists were inspired by the hustle and bustle on the streets of Paris. The Paris-based painter Léon Zeytline (1885-1962) devoted himself almost exclusively to the impressive buildings and elegant inhabitants of this beloved city. As a witness of the Belle Époque with its diverse art and cultural scene, the Russian drew an untroubled image of the Parisian bourgeoisie on the lit boulevards, at the cafés, the cabarets, the galleries, the concert halls and the salons that gave the period its ‘shiny’ name.

Condition

The painting is in good condition, showing some minor abrasion of the paint. The canvas is slightly corrugated to the upper and lower left. There is a fine diagonal craquelure within the lettering upper right. Inspection under UV light reveals a major area of retouching to the center right. The size of the painting is 74 x 98 cm.

Léon Zeytline (1885-1962)

The Russian painter Léon Zeytline moved from Moscow to Paris at the early 20th century. He is recorded for his numerous Parisian street scenes, such as the ‘Avenue de l'Opera’ and ‘Les Champs Elysées’. His multi-figured and detailed scenes are vivid portraits of the Parisian life during the Belle Époque. (cko)

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