Porte St. Martin under Snow | Edouard Cortes | 20th Century

Édouard Cortès (1882–1969), Porte Saint-Martin under Snow, early 20th century

This atmospheric Parisian street scene depicts the Porte Saint-Martin enlivened by falling snow and the warm glow of evening lights. Cortès employs expressive yet controlled brushwork to suggest the movement of pedestrians, carriages, and omnibuses, while reflections shimmer across the snow-dampened street. Balancing urban activity with lyrical mood, the work exemplifies Cortès’s celebrated vision of modern Paris, where everyday city life is transformed into a richly poetic winter tableau.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging