Anne Gavarni (1922–2014) – A Balcony, Place Des Vosges

Anne Gavarni is a renowned 20th-century French artist, painter, and designer whose pictorial work engages deeply with the Parisian spirit. Also known for her collaboration with Hermès, she developed a refined figurative style, sensitive to architectural lines, urban rhythms, and the poetry of places steeped in history. Paris—and more specifically its iconic neighborhoods—occupies a central place in her work. Her compositions are distinguished by a delicate use of color, a clear interpretation of architecture, and a peaceful, almost timeless atmosphere. Title: A Balcony, Place des Vosges Artist: Anne Gavarni (1922–2014) Technique: Painting on canvas Signature: Signed lower right Countersignature: Titled and signed on the back by the artist Dimensions of the work: 33 × 24.5 cm Dimensions with frame: 41 × 32 cm Frame: Black lacquered wood frame with gold trim Period: Second half of the 20th century Condition: Very good overall condition This work depicts a flower-filled balcony overlooking the Place des Vosges, one of the most iconic locations in historic Paris. Anne Gavarni accurately captures the elegant rigor of the facades, the verticality of the railings, and the soft greenery of the carefully trimmed trees. She also conveys the typical architectural balance of the Place des Vosges, the freshness of the foliage, the delicacy of the brushstrokes, and the subtlety of the colors. The whole thing gives off a calm and luminous atmosphere, very characteristic of Anne Gavarni's view of Paris: a lived-in, elegant, almost silent Paris.