French Impressionist Watercolor of Grand Domed Structure at Dusk in Paris

Title: French Impressionist Watercolor of Grand Domed Structure at Dusk in Paris By Maurice Mazeilie (French 1924-2021) Medium: Watercolor on paper, unframed Size: 5 x 7 inches (Height x Width) Stamped: Verso Condition: Good, with signs of aging. Provenance: All the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artist’s estate. Description: This atmospheric watercolor piece captures a grand domed structure, likely the Hôtel des Invalides, as it rises above the Parisian skyline. The painting exudes a sense of tranquility, with its soft light and muted colors suggesting the calm of dusk. The dome is rendered in shades of green and blue, standing prominently against a hazy sky, while figures in the foreground walk along a square, subtly defined by soft shadowing. The palette features delicate pinks and blues, contrasted by the figure dressed in red in the lower right, drawing attention the the couple walking along and providing a focal point. The overall composition offers a serene yet stately view of one of Paris’s famous landmarks.