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Hans Bendix
Mid Century Impressionist, Paris France City scene

circa 1960

$2,700
£2,041.45
€2,390.10
CA$3,841.43
A$3,907.44
CHF 2,242.47
MX$46,971.96
NOK 26,158.32
SEK 26,404.58
DKK 17,868.17

About the Item

Hans Bendix (1898–1984) “View in Paris”, circa 1960 Oil on canvas Signed lower right In this lively and sunlit Parisian street scene, Danish artist Hans Bendix offers a vivid and modern impression of mid-century life in the French capital. Painted circa 1960, the work captures a boulevard dappled with light and bustling with elegantly dressed figures strolling beneath broad, leafy trees. A striking contrast between the vertical forms of Haussmannian buildings and the organic canopy of green above energizes the composition, while the broad sweep of the pavement draws the viewer into the rhythm of city life. Bendix, widely known in Denmark for his work as a political cartoonist and illustrator, brought to his fine art painting the same clarity of line and immediacy of feeling that defined his graphic work. His oils, particularly from the post-war decades, are celebrated for their cheerful colour, confident brushwork, and narrative charm. In View in Paris, he balances naturalism with spontaneity, offering a contemporary take on the traditions of Parisian street painting. Unlike the more intimate scenes of the French Impressionists, Bendix’s vision is brisk, airy, and theatrical. Figures in red, white, and blue attire move with purpose, hinting at the social dynamism of a city in transition—one enjoying peace and prosperity in the postwar European boom. The loose, expressive brushwork and bright palette recall the joie de vivre of the era, when artists and audiences alike embraced colour and optimism. This is a spirited and stylish work that combines modernist energy with classic charm—an ideal addition to collections focused on 20th-century European cityscapes or the enduring romance of Paris. Framed in its original frame
  • Creator:
    Hans Bendix (Danish)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1960
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in perfect condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507316430702

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