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George Binet
French Impressionist French Flower Market scene with Elegant figures

$4,950
£3,708.74
€4,323.01
CA$6,967.21
A$7,091.90
CHF 4,036.85
MX$85,604.53
NOK 47,071.84
SEK 47,639.40
DKK 32,316.96

About the Item

George Binet French, active circa 1890–1910 Flower Market Scene with Elegant Figures Circa 1900 Oil on panel Signed lower left A charming and atmospheric evocation of Parisian life at the turn of the century, this delightful composition captures a refined mother and child pausing before a profusion of blossoms at a bustling flower market. Beneath broad parasols, tables overflow with geraniums and seasonal blooms, their rich crimsons and pinks set against soft greens and the muted haze of the city beyond. Binet approaches the subject with a confident Impressionist hand. The paint is laid in lively, broken strokes, allowing colour and light to merge softly at the edges while preserving clarity in the figures. The elegantly dressed young woman, in a pale flowing gown and hat touched with blue, stands with quiet composure. At her side, a little girl in a white dress reaches forward with youthful curiosity, introducing a note of tenderness and familial intimacy. The palette is warm and harmoniously balanced, suffused with a gentle golden tonality suggestive of filtered afternoon light. The parasols not only anchor the composition but create a subtle interplay of light and shade, guiding the eye towards the vibrant mass of flowers at the centre. The reds and pinks are handled with particular freshness, their brilliance offset by cooler greens and earthy browns. Painted on panel, the surface retains a pleasing firmness and depth, the brushwork enlivened by the natural texture of the support. The picture is presented in an ornate, classically modelled frame of traditional design, entirely in keeping with the Belle Époque refinement of the subject. Flower market scenes were especially favoured in fin-de-siècle France, reflecting an era devoted to elegance, leisure, and the quiet pleasures of cultivated urban life. This example captures that spirit with charm and assurance — decorative, atmospheric, and distinctly Parisian in character.
  • Creator:
    George Binet (French)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    the painting is in good condition with no restoration.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507317704642

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