The Drinkers in the Parisian Café . Early XX century. Postimpressionism

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The Drinkers in the Parisian Café . Early XX century. Postimpressionism

With Monogram signature lower right "V.L." 

Early 20th Century

Technique: Oil on Canvas
Style: Post-Impressionism

This post-impressionist painting vividly captures the somber and decadent atmosphere of a Parisian café from the early 20th century. The vibrant colors and strong contrasts convey a deep, troubled emotional state. The original patina, preserved in its current unrestored condition, adds a layer of historical authenticity. The figures, distorted and stylized, outlined with bold black contours, alongside the objects, evoke a sense of degradation and drunkenness. Thick, textured brushstrokes enhance the materiality of the scene, underscoring its unsettling and bodlerian qualities of decay and disillusionment.

The painting recalls the depictions of Parisian cafés by artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, known for his vivid chronicles of nightlife, and Édouard Vuillard, with his atmospherically rich interiors. V.L.’s vision adds a raw, emotionally charged dimension to this tradition, transforming the café into a stage for social contrast and unease.

Signature:Monogram V.L., located on the right side of the painting.

Unrestored, with original patina preserved.

Dimensions: Height 33 cm, Width 46 cm

This work offers a penetrating and evocative view of Parisian bohemian life through a post-impressionist lens, highlighting the emotional and unsettling aspects of the subject.