Cepo (Jean Nicol) "La Mère Catherine, Paris" Mixed Media Painting, 1975

Item: Framed Painting Artist: Cepo/Cépo (Pseudonym for Jean Nicol) Title/Subject: La Mère Catherine, Place du Tertre, Montmartre, Paris Age: 1975 Medium: Mixed Media (Watercolor and Opaque Paint / Gouache) Material: Heavy Watercolor Paper, Gilt Wood Frame, Glass Style: Mid-Century Impressionism / Parisian Street Scene Features: Hand-signed and dated by the artist ("Cepo Paris 75") Dimensions: 29” Wide x 22 1/2” Tall Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The colors remain bold and lively. The paper shows natural mid-century toning consistent with its 1975 age, with no major foxing. A bit of light water damage at the bottom edge of the painting. The solid wood frame is structurally sound with very minor surface wear, adding to the charm of this piece. Please see photos. Details: Capture the romantic essence of mid-century Paris with this stunning, authentic 1975 mixed-media painting by renowned French street artist Jean Nicol, signed under his famous commercial pseudonym, "Cepo." This vibrant original artwork depicts the historic La Mère Catherine restaurant in the bustling Place du Tertre, located in the heart of the Montmartre district in Paris. Nicol masterfully combines fluid, transparent watercolor washes for the sky and architectural backgrounds with thick, opaque paint applications to bring the iconic red awning, window details, and strolling figures to life. The piece is hand-signed and dated "Cepo. Paris 75" in the lower-left corner. It is executed on heavy watercolor paper and comes housed in a vintage wood frame. A perfect, nostalgic addition for collectors of mid-century European art, Parisian history, or vintage impressionism.