Placedu Tertre

Bring the timeless beauty of Lucien Genin's Placedu Tertre into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.

Lucien Genin's "Place du Tertre" captures the vibrant soul of Montmartre with irresistible charm. Painted circa 1930s, this post-impressionist gem throbs with the kinetic energy of Paris' legendary artists' square—where easels jostle for space and the air hums with creative possibility. Genin masterfully translates the quartier's bohemian spirit through loose, dancing brushstrokes that dissolve forms into rhythmic patterns of color, while maintaining the structural integrity characteristic of his École de Paris contemporaries. The canvas sings with sun-dappled buildings in ochre and coral framing a flurry of figures, their simplified forms revealing Genin's debt to Van Gogh's emotional palette and Utrillo's urban poetry. Historically significant as part of Montmartre's interwar artistic renaissance, this work bridges impressionism's light-capture with modernist abstraction, embodying the district's transformation from village to cultural epicenter. The painting's chromatic intensity—fiery oranges melting into lavender shadows—perfectly encapsulates the district's dual nature: both timeless sanctuary and pulsating creative crucible.

For interior settings, position "Place du Tertre" where its dynamic energy can breathe—above a mid-century credenza in a living room or as the focal point in a creative studio. Its warm terracotta tones pair exquisitely with linen upholstery in slate blue or sage green, creating sophisticated tension between warm and cool elements. In a corporate lobby, opt for a substantial frame (minimum 80x65cm reproduction) in brushed brass to echo the painting's golden highlights, hung opposite floor-to-ceiling windows to engage in fascinating chiaroscuro dialogues with natural light. The composition's diagonal energy works particularly well in narrow spaces, visually expanding walls when placed adjacent to Pierre Jeanneret-style angled furniture. For smaller interiors, cluster three archival prints in varying sizes to recreate Montmartre's layered charm, allowing Genin's brushwork to visually "bleed" into contemporary spaces while maintaining historical gravitas. The painting's medium-scale details reward intimate viewing distances—ideal for dining nooks or reception areas where viewers can linger.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.