This evocative oil on board captures a quiet, snow-covered street scene, emblematic of the atmospheric urban landscapes that defined Maurice Utrillo’s celebrated career. The composition leads the eye through a wide, white-washed thoroughfare flanked by buildings rendered in soft ochre, muted pinks, and cool blues. Utrillo’s signature "White Period" influence is felt here through the heavy use of impasto and a textured, chalky palette that perfectly mimics the grit and stillness of a Parisian winter.

Small, gestural figures are scattered throughout the square, providing a sense of scale and life without disrupting the prevailing sense of solitude. The architectural details—bright green shutters and dark, narrow doorways—pop against the hazy, overcast sky, showcasing Utrillo’s unique ability to find poetic beauty in the mundane corners of the city. Housed in a magnificent, ornate giltwood frame with a linen liner, this piece stands as a quintessential example of early 20th-century French Post-Impressionism.

Specifications

• Artist: Maurice Utrillo (French, 1883–1955)

• Medium: Oil on board

• Dimensions: 23 x 27 inches (including frame)

• Signature: Signed lower right

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; framed in a premium Baroque-style gilt frame.

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