Charles Blondin Framed Parisian Street Scene Lithograph

This item is an original color lithograph or aquatint by the French artist Charles Blondin (active mid-20th century). The artwork depicts a bustling Parisian street scene, likely in the Montmartre district, featuring figures gathered near a cafe with yellow awnings and classic European architecture. The print is executed in a soft, impressionistic style with a palette of muted yellows, ochres, blues, and earth tones. It is signed by the artist in the lower right-hand corner with 'Ch. Blondin'. The piece is housed in a substantial wooden frame with a weathered white and natural wood finish that suggests a mid-20th-century aesthetic. Protection is provided by a glass pane, and the artwork is mounted within a wide, tan-toned mat board that shows signs of aging and discoloration (foxing) along the margins. The frame itself shows minor scuffing and finish wear consistent with its age, but the structural integrity appears sound. The lithography demonstrates high-quality registration and atmospheric perspective, indicative of Blondin's popular series of Parisian views produced for the international market following WWII.