Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This is a large, framed offset lithographic exhibition poster reproducing Dorothy Spangler's vibrant impressionistic painting 'Night on the Cours Mirabeau'. The composition captures the luminous, dappled café culture of Aix-en-Provence, France, characterized by energetic brushwork, glowing lanterns, and deep nocturnal shadows.
Story
Aix-en-Provence's famed boulevard, the Cours Mirabeau, comes alive under canopies of plane trees. Spangler captured the golden glow of terrace cafés where artists and writers have lingered for centuries.
Maker / Origin
Dorothy Spangler (born 1937) is an acclaimed American contemporary Impressionist artist known for her radiant landscapes, bustling street scenes, and vibrant floral gardens. Trained in fine art and deeply influenced by French Impressionism, she is celebrated for her bold color palette and masterful handling of natural and artificial light.
Condition & Value
The framed print appears to be in very good, clean decorative condition with no visible fading, tears, water stains, or buckling under the glass. Minimal wear on the thin metal frame. Excellent decorative presentation commands the upper end of the decorative estimate.
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