An "Evening in Montmartre" attributed to Margit Corini (1897-1982), depicting an evening in Montmartre, Paris with figures in an urban scene; the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in the background. A dark blue sky overhead. With a central statuary figure, on a tall pedestal, center. A group of three figures center left and two single figures, center. The foreground having a figure seated on the steps, wearing a red hat. Areas of thick impasto. Oil on board laid on canvas. 28 5/8 x 21 ¼ in. ~~ 72.7 x 53.9 cm.
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Margit De Corini (Kolozsvar 1897 - Bekes 1982, Hungary): She wanted to become an actress, but after getting married to Baron de Corini, she moved to New York. Fom 1928 she worked in Paris for 15 years. In 1931 she began to exhibit in the French capital with the greatest artists of the time. The french press called her the "painter of the night". She frequently exhibited in Budapest as well. After 1945 she returned home, in 1952 she left the capital, and moved to Gyomán. She gave a part of her works to the local museum, where it can be seen as part of their constant exhibition.
Sacré-Cœur Basilica is located at the summit of the butte of Montmartre. From its dome two hundred meters above the Seine, the basilica overlooks the entire city of Paris and its suburbs. It is the second most popular tourist destination in the capital after the Eiffel Tower.
Comparative paintings: https://pinteraukcioshaz.hu/ejszaka-parizsban
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