Paris In Summer...carefreeness / Circa 1950 / Georges Pacouil (1903-1996) / Oil On Cardboard

This painting by Georges Pacouil depicts a summer scene on the Pont au Double in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. Soft light bathes the iconic bridges and buildings, including the Petit Pont Cardinal Lustiger in the background, linking the banks of the Seine. To the left is the Square René Viviani, while to the right, the imposing former Prefecture of Police adds a touch of history.

27 x 33 unframed
50 x 60 with frame
signed lower right

In the foreground, a young woman in a plaid dress sits on the bridge railing, her dreamy attitude evoking a moment of contemplation. The simple dress, typical of the 1950s, and the soft colors create an atmosphere of innocent happiness. Pacouil uses light, impressionistic brushstrokes, evoking calm and fluidity, particularly in the reflections of the water and the foliage of the trees.