Concorde and Rue Royale 

Edouard Cortes’ “Concorde and Rue Royale” captures the bustle of Parisian life in the early 20th century. The painting depicts the intersection of Rue Royale and the Place de la Concorde, with the iconic obelisk visible in the distance. The streets are teeming with pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, and a passing streetcar, all illuminated by gaslight and the glow of shop windows. Cortes’ impressionistic style uses brushstrokes to suggest movement and atmosphere, creating a dynamic scene that evokes the energy of the city.