French Theater Square, Paris (1898) by Camille Pissarro

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French Theater Square, Paris (1898) — Camille Pissarro

Paris in motion from above. Pissarro’s late-city view looks down on the Théâtre Français square—umbrellas, carriages, and bright façades threaded by tree-lined avenues. Silvery light and quick, broken colour turn everyday bustle into a lyrical study of weather, rhythm, and time.

Why it captivates

Master of the modern city — Pissarro’s elevated vantage condenses Paris into pattern and flow.
Atmospheric light — rain-glow / sun-haze rendering streets as ribbons of tone.
Composed movement — radiating boulevards guide the eye through crowds and cabs.
Versatile palette — stone greys, leafy greens, and warm storefront notes suit any room.
Series spirit — a calm, refined counterpoint to the city’s constant change.

What you’ll see

From a high window, the square opens like a fan: boulevards splaying outward, trees stippling the scene, omnibuses and cabs sliding past pedestrians with umbrellas and hats. Shopfronts and Haussmann façades catch soft light—structure, weather, and life in poised balance.

A richer historical frame

Painted in 1898, this work belongs to Pissarro’s celebrated Paris series, made from upper-floor studios that spared his eyes and offered sweeping views. Like his Boulevard Montmartre and Place du Théâtre Français canvases, it studies light, season, and hour—the Impressionist city seen as living tapestry.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—perfect for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 672 mm (approx. 33.11 × 26.46 in)

Orientation: Landscape
Aspect ratio: ~1.25 : 1
Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape
Framing tips:
- Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~837 × 668 mm (2–3 mm overlap).
- Contemporary: float-mount in an A1 frame for a neat shadow gap and visible sheet edge.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Feature	Details
Title	French Theater Square, Paris
Artist	Camille Pissarro
Date	1898
Movement	Impressionism / urban series
Print Size	841 mm (W) × 672 mm (H)
Available Finishes	Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
Paper Weight	160 gsm archival matte
Laminate	2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation)
Canvas Weight	395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
Inks	Pigment-based, fade-resistant
Optional Hang Rails	Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days)
Origin	Printed in Australia

Who it’s for

Impressionism admirers & Paris lovers
Designers & stylists seeking refined urban atmosphere
Collectors of late Pissarro city views
Gift-givers marking travels, milestones, or new homes

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Pissarro’s Paris glow in your space—order your French Theater Square, Paris print today.