RARE 1945 Estelle F. Lévy Signed Oil Painting – French-American Impressionist
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RARE 1945 Estelle F. Lévy Signed Oil Painting – French-American Impressionist . The canvas is taut on its original wooden stretchers. Year of Production: 1945 (Signed & Dated). RARE 1945 Estelle F. Lévy Signed Oil Painting – French-American Impressionist – Maine Item Specifics: Artist: Estelle F. Lévy (1914–1991) Year of Production: 1945 (Signed & Dated) Medium: Oil on Canvas Subject: Maine Village Street / Tree-Lined Alley Style: French-American Impressionist / Ogunquit School Features: Hand-Signed and Dated ('45) by Artist Size: 15.75" x 11.7" Item Description: Significant 1945 Original Oil by Estelle F. Lévy A beautiful piece of art history, this 1945 oil on canvas captures a serene, sun-dappled street scene in a Maine coastal village. Created at the close of WWII, this work showcases Lévy’s unique "Intimist" style—a blend of her native French Impressionist roots and the light of the New England coast. Key Features: Historical Significance: Hand-signed "Estelle F. Lévy 45" . Dated works from the mid-1940s are highly sought after as they represent the artist's most vibrant, post-war period. Composition: The painting features a striking "alley" of mature trees flanking a village road, with classic white-sided New England architecture catching the afternoon light. Artistic Legacy: Born in France and based in New York, Lévy was a prominent member of the Ogunquit Art Association in Maine. Her work bridged the gap between European technique and American scenery. Dimensions: 15.75" x 11.7" (Canvas size) Condition: The painting is in excellent vintage condition. The oil pigments are stable and vibrant with a lovely, aged texture (impasto). The canvas is taut on its original wooden stretchers. It is sold framed. About the Artist: Estelle F. Lévy (1914–1991) was a French-born American painter who spent most of her professional life in New York. A respected member of the Ogunquit Art Association and the Barn Gallery in Maine, she was known for her ability to capture "the soul of a place" through light and color. Her contribution to the arts was so significant that a namesake prize was established at Hunter College in her honor. This 1945 work is a prime example of her early-career mastery.
