Monet - Boulevard Des Capucines - Oil On and 50 similar items

This is for a wonderful oil on canvas of Monet's ''Boulevard des Capucines'' by the prolific California artist Irene Bassett. Bassett was a very accomplished artist in her own right. This faithful work by her is an incredible find. This also has a period correct Montparnasse pierced frame in gold and white. This whole piece shows as a love letter from Bassett to Monet and to impressionism. If you're going to hang a Monet in your house it needs to be an oil on canvas. Even better it should be painted by a genuine artist, not something mass produced on an assembly line somewhere. WIKI: Boulevard des Capucines is a famous, historic, and upscale "Grand Boulevard" in central Paris, located between the 2nd and 9th arrondissements. It is renowned for its 19th-century architecture, luxury shops, cafés, and its role as the site of the first Impressionist art exhibition in 1874 and the birth of cinema in 1895. Meaning and Origin Name Origin: The street is named after the former convent of Capuchin nuns (Capucines), whose gardens were located on the south side of the road prior to the French Revolution. "Capucines" Meaning: In French, Capucine refers to the nasturtium flower or a cowl/hood, reflecting the religious order's garb. Former Name: It was originally called Rue Basse-du-Rempart ("low street of the wall"), indicating it once ran alongside the Paris city wall. Historical Significance Impressionism: Claude Monet painted the street in his famous 1873-1874 work, Boulevard des Capucines. Cinema: The first public exhibition of cinema by the Lumière brothers took place at the Grand Café located at 14 boulevard des Capucines in 1895. Lenin: Vladimir Lenin attended a play at the Grand-Hôtel de la Paix at No. 12 in 1910. Today, it is a bustling, elegant street known for luxury shopping and its proximity to the Opéra Garnier. Free shipping and insurance in the U.S.