A cityscape by Maurice Utrillo, this painting captures a street scene in Montmartre with textured brushwork and a muted palette. The buildings and trees are rendered in simple, geometric forms, evoking a sense of nostalgia and quiet contemplation.

Maurice Utrillo, born in Paris in 1883, is celebrated for his paintings of Montmartre and other Parisian scenes. His unique style, often referred to as "white period", is characterised by the use of textured surfaces and a muted palette, creating a sense of quiet melancholy. Utrillo's work captures the essence of the urban environment with a distinctive, almost dreamlike quality. He died in 1955. This painting depicts a street scene in Montmartre, showcasing Utrillo's characteristic style. The composition features buildings with simple, geometric forms, rendered in a palette of whites, reds, and blues. The textured brushwork adds depth and dimension to the scene, while the muted colours evoke a sense of nostalgia. The buildings, a red one on the left and a white one on the right, flank a dense tree in the centre. The sky is a pale blue, and the street is rendered in shades of grey and brown. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, capturing the unique atmosphere of Montmartre.