Pair of Oil-on-Wood Paintings, Views of Paris, Henry Malfroy; L'Étoile and Porte Saint-Denis.

Artist: Henri Malfroy (19th–20th century) 1895–1944
Technique: Oil on wood
Frame dimensions: 38.5 cm x 33 cm; Viewing dimensions: 26 cm x 21.3 cm
Signature: Signed at the bottom of each painting.

   View of the Arc de Triomphe
This work depicts an iconic Parisian scene with the Arc de Triomphe in the background. The atmosphere is enhanced by golden twilight light, evoking an autumnal or wintry mood. The scene features pedestrians, vintage vehicles, and trees with sparse foliage, all of which enhance the perspective and depth. Malfroy’s Impressionist style, characterized by a subtle play of light and reflections on the wet cobblestones, lends a nostalgic charm to this lively scene.

View of the Porte Saint-Denis and the Grand Boulevards
This second painting features the Porte Saint-Denis, another historic Parisian landmark, with a lively street bustling with pedestrians and vintage vehicles. The damp atmosphere and the glints of light on the ground suggest a recent rain, capturing the essence of early 20th-century Paris. The contrast between the illuminated building facades and the pastel-hued sky lends striking depth to the composition.

The paintings are presented in magnificent gilded carved wooden frames, richly adorned with floral motifs and scrollwork, enhancing their elegant and classical character.
These two works demonstrate Henri Malfroy’s talent for immortalizing Parisian urban scenes with a refined Impressionist touch and a luminous palette.Henri Malfroy (1895–1944) was a French painter known for his urban and seascape paintings in the Impressionist style. His work follows in the tradition of the Belle Époque and early 20th-century painters, elegantly and sensitively capturing the atmosphere of French cities and ports. He was particularly fond of depicting bustling Parisian streets, capturing the energy and elegance of the capital in the rain or at sunset.
His paintings of Mediterranean ports and cityscapes have been highly sought after by collectors, particularly in France and abroad. He exhibited at several art shows and galleries, and his works are now part of private and public collections. His work is often compared to that of other Impressionist or Post-Impressionist painters who specialized in scenes of everyday life.
Although his name is sometimes less well-known than that of the major figures of Impressionism, Henri Malfroy remains a sought-after painter for the finesse of his brushwork and his ability to capture the atmosphere of his era.

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