Rue Rataud at the Corner of Rue Lhomond by Paul Martelliere. A narrow Parisian street scene featuring cobblestones, tall stone buildings, and a mother and child walking near a vintage street lamp.

Rue Rataud at the Corner of Rue Lhomond

Paul Martelliere

1900 · Medium Not Listed

An atmospheric turn-of-the-century oil painting capturing the quiet charm of a sunlit corner in historic Paris.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Entryway
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted around 1900 by Paul Martelliere, this evocative oil painting depicts the intersection of Rue Rataud and Rue Lhomond in Paris. The artist uses a soft, painterly technique to capture the play of light on the cobblestones and the weathered stone facades, while the presence of a woman and child adds a gentle narrative touch to this timeless urban landscape.

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