Bidspirit auction | 20th Century French School

20th Century French School - Cityscape with Red Roofs. 20th Century French School | France Oil on canvas Unsigned. Dimensions: Unframed: 33.5 × 46 cm | 13.2 × 18.1 in Provenance: Private Collection. Condition: Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Unframed. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent). Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. -- Bathed in soft afternoon light, Cityscape with Red Roofs captures the quiet poetry of everyday urban life. Red-tiled rooftops cascade along narrow streets, forming a rhythmic geometry of warmth and shadow. Between them, trees break through the architecture like pauses of breath — moments of nature within order. Rendered in oil on canvas, the composition balances structure and atmosphere. The palette — terracotta, ochre, and muted blue — suggests the calm after a summer rain, when light returns with a silken glow. Each brushstroke carries a sense of familiarity and tenderness, as though the painter sought to preserve a fleeting harmony. Viewed from above, the city unfolds like memory: intimate yet expansive, ordinary yet timeless. Cityscape with Red Roofs is not merely a depiction but an evocation — a gentle meditation on place, perspective, and the quiet endurance of beauty.