Caroline C. Burnett (1877–1950) - Parigi con la Torre Eiffel

Caroline C. Burnett (1877–1950) – Impressionist View of Paris with the Eiffel Tower

Suggestive urban view of Paris attributed to the painter Caroline C. Burnett (1877–1950), characterized by a luminous palette, free and vibrant brushwork, and an atmosphere that recalls the tradition of French impressionist painting.

The composition is dominated by the famous Eiffel Tower, which emerges in the background among the city’s architecture, while in the foreground a street animated by elegant female and male figures leads the eye toward the heart of the urban scene. The buildings, with their pale façades, blue‑green rooftops, and illuminated shop windows, convey the charm of modern Paris.

Particularly effective is the treatment of light: the sky, painted with delicate tones of blue, pearl gray, and ivory, contrasts with the bright greens of the central tree and the warm accents of ochre, orange, and brown that enliven the architecture and the paving. The figures, defined by swift, economical brushstrokes, give movement and depth to the scene without detracting from the central urban environment.

The paving, rich in reflections and painterly marks, helps create a dynamic surface where perspective lines and chromatic contrasts intertwine. The overall effect is a lively, immediate vision of the French capital, conceived as a place of elegance, movement, and daily life.

The work stands out for its decorative impact, the luminosity of the palette, and the ability to evoke the atmosphere of Parisian streets through a gestural and highly expressive painting.

The artist

Caroline C. Burnett (1877–1950) is associated with a rich production devoted particularly to urban views and scenes of Paris, subjects appreciated for their international character and for their ability to evoke the elegance of the French capital.

The works attributed to her are often characterized by the presence of Parisian architectures, moving figures, bright colors, and a synthetic painting rendering, close to the taste of impressionism and post-impressionism.

A decorative painting of great visual impact, suitable for collectors of twentieth‑century figurative painting and lovers of Parisian views.

Work purchased in the 80s/90s by Galleria Arkadia Turin, then transferred to Arkana Gallery Turin, and now owned by "Putignano Adriano private collection"

New frame mounted in 2015.
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