Antoine Blanchard is the pseudonym under which the French painter Marcel Masson (15 November 1910 – 10 August 1988) painted his immensely popular Parisian street scenes. He was born in a small village near the banks of the Loire . Antoine Blanchards prints mostly depict the streets and landmarks of 19th century Paris. Blanchard studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and also traveled to Italy to master his talent. His method of using small brushstrokes creates a blurred effect, giving the impression of movement. Antoine Blanchards oil paintings are rich in color and often seasonal, offering similar scenes at different times of the year, as in Boulevard de la Madeleine and Boulevard de la Madeleine, sous la Neige. His art is popular in international art auctions and there are many copies. Authentication of an original Blanchard/Masson painting is necessary and the authentic signature carries a secret known by art experts. On August 10th 1988, Antoine Blanchard died aged 77. - This painting is not certified. It is in the style of. Framed. Frame comes in several pieces.

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