In three fourths 

Edouard Cortes created "In three fourths" with oil paint, capturing a Parisian street scene with an emphasis on the city's atmospheric conditions. The painting is structured around a play of light and shadow, with the wet pavement reflecting the warm glow of street lamps and shop windows. Cortes’s brushstrokes are loose and impressionistic, prioritizing the overall effect of the scene rather than precise detail. The composition divides the canvas into distinct zones: the brightly lit commercial area on the left, the busy traffic in the center, and the more subdued architecture on the right, creating a balanced yet dynamic visual experience. The painting’s formal qualities suggest a deeper engagement with the urban experience. The blurred figures and fleeting light effects capture the sense of movement and transience characteristic of modern city life. Rather than presenting a static image, Cortes conveys the feeling of being immersed in the bustling, ever-changing environment of Paris. This approach invites viewers to consider how modern art reflects and shapes our perception of the world around us.