Villefranche-sur-Mer c1940 France French Riviera Sepia Coastal View Print

Description

Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera is depicted in this vintage sepia print dating from circa 1940. The composition presents an elevated view of the coastal town and its Mediterranean bay, combining buildings, trees and open water.

The rooftops and terraces create a varied foreground, leading the eye towards the shoreline and the sea beyond. Cypress trees punctuate the architecture, their slender forms contrasting with the horizontal spread of the buildings and the calm surface of the bay.

The elevated viewpoint gives depth to the scene and reveals the relationship between the town and its coastal setting. Closely grouped buildings gradually give way to the more open expanse of water, creating a balanced composition with a peaceful atmosphere.

Warm sepia tones unify the image. Fine linear details are combined with softer tonal areas, producing a wash-like effect in the rendering of the architecture and landscape. These variations give the print a gentle, almost painterly appearance.

This Villefranche-sur-Mer view will appeal to collectors of French Riviera prints, Mediterranean landscapes and twentieth-century topographical scenes. Its architectural details and coastal perspective offer an evocative representation of the town around the middle of the century.

The image measures 22.5 × 18 cm on a sheet measuring 31.5 × 24 cm. Its modest format and warm monochrome palette make it suitable for framing alongside other coastal or architectural prints.

Reference: B3314R626L95-31.
Location: Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera in France.
Date: circa 1940.
Type: vintage print on paper.
Colour: sepia.
Sheet dimensions: 31.5 × 24 cm.
Image dimensions: 22.5 × 18 cm.

Condition: good overall condition. Please examine the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.