Comedie 

Antoine Blanchard painted this depiction of Parisian street life, titled 'Comedie,' using oil on canvas. Blanchard was one of many artists who, during the mid-20th century, painted similar views of Paris for a global market eager for romantic visions of the city of lights. These works consciously hark back to an earlier period, prior to the disruptions of the two World Wars. Blanchard, who was alive during this period, only painted images from it. The architecture, fashion, and horse-drawn carriages point to the late 19th century, a time of relative peace and prosperity in France. Blanchard's skillful brushwork and use of light create a sense of nostalgia, appealing to viewers who longed for a bygone era. Further research into Blanchard's biography, market trends in post-war art, and the representation of Paris in popular culture would shed light on the historical context of this work.