Antoine Blanchard (French, 1910-1988) oil on canvas painting depicting Place de la Republique, Paris. The bustling scene includes pedestrians, carriages, and a streetcar, in the square surrounding the famous monument "Marianne" (personifying France). Signed "Antoine. Blanchard." lower right. Painted wood frame with molded scroll and leaf decoration. W.T. Burger Co. label en verso along with Burger stamp (to canvas) and label with artist biographical information. Sight: 13" H x 18" W. Framed: 19" H x 24" W. Provenance: W.T. Burger Co, LaPorte, Indiana; Private collection, Birmingham, Alabama. Biography: Antoine Blanchard began his study of fine arts in Rennes for three years and then studied at the School of Fine Arts in Paris for four years. He exclusively painted Parisian street scenes, depicting the city in all seasons but always in 1900. (adapted from Dictionnaire Critique et Documentaire Des Peintres Sculpteurs Dessinateurs et Graveurs, New Edition, Volume II, by E. Benezit, published by Editions Grund, 1999, p. 374). Condition: Painting in excellent condition. Some dampstaining visible to lower edge of back of frame.