Antique French Arched Oil Painting — Woman at the Window

A beautifully intimate French oil painting housed in its original arched giltwood frame, depicting a woman standing beside an open window and looking out over a lush green landscape. The artist captures the quiet anticipation and poetry of everyday life — morning light spilling into the room, soft pink tones warming the interior, and a vase of roses perched on a small side table.

 

The reverse of the piece features a rare “Panneaux Blanchet, 58 Rue Bonaparte, Paris” maker’s stamp, identifying the Parisian panel supplier who outfitted artists in the heart of the Left Bank. Rue Bonaparte has long been known as the artistic center of Paris, home to ateliers, art schools, and well-known framers and suppliers serving painters during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Works bearing this stamp were commonly produced by Paris-trained artists who sourced their linen, panels, and materials from Blanchet’s workshop.

 

The original arched gilt frame features carved leaf details and mellowed gold patina, perfectly complementing the warmth and softness of the painting itself. This piece carries a deeply romantic, distinctly Parisian mood — a glimpse into a quiet domestic moment captured long ago.

Measurements: 12.75” W x 19.5” H x 1” D

Era

Late 19th to Early 20th Century

 

Origin

Paris, France

 

(Stamped Panneaux Blanchet, 58 Rue Bonaparte — a historic artists’ supplier)

Materials

Oil on wood panel

Original arched giltwood frame

Hand-applied gesso and gilding

 

Condition Notes

• Wear and patina to the gilt frame consistent with age
• Minor cracks and chips to the outer molding
• Backing paper losses (typical for antique French pieces)
• Painting stable with expected surface wear
  All consistent with age and adding to the authenticity of this Parisian work.

 

How to Style

• Add to a bedroom, library, or reading nook for a soft, romantic focal point
• Layer with other French portraiture and florals in a gallery wall
• Style above a console with books and brass accents
• Perfect for spaces wanting warmth, story, and old-world femininity