Street Scene in Quimper by William Samuel Parrott. A lively 19th-century street scene in Quimper, France, featuring traditional half-timbered buildings and figures in Breton dress, with the soaring twin spires of the cathedral in the background.

Street Scene in Quimper

William Samuel Parrott

1856 · Medium Not Listed

A charming 19th-century street scene capturing the historic architecture and daily life of Quimper, France.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with quiet neutral notes — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Hallway
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Olive green, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1856 by William Samuel Parrott, this vibrant work depicts a bustling street in Quimper, Brittany. The composition artfully balances the rustic, timber-framed shops and figures in traditional costume with the majestic Gothic spires of Quimper Cathedral rising into a bright blue sky, capturing a timeless moment of French provincial life.

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