Serge Belloni (1925–2005) Montmartre Louise Michel Square from Sacré-Coeur

Serge Belloni, known as "The Painter of Paris," devoted his artistic life to capturing the timeless essence of Paris and Venice. Day after day, in all weathers, he immortalized the ever-changing faces of the City of Light and the City of the Doges.

This fine painting transports us to Paris, offering a splendid view of Square Louise-Michel in Montmartre as seen from Sacré-Cœur in spring—a rare subject for Serge Belloni. Belloni favored spending autumn and early winter in Paris, where the bare trees revealed the city’s authentic architecture and soul, while the rest of the year was devoted to capturing Venice’s unique light.

Oil on canvas, signed lower left and bearing the Musée Galliera stamp on the reverse.

This painting was featured in the Musée Galliera exhibition in March 1973 and is reproduced in the catalog on page 101.

Dimensions:
Unframed: Height 23.6 in (60 cm) – Width 28.75 in (73 cm)
Framed: Height 33.1 in (84 cm) – Width 39.75 in (101 cm)

Condition:
In fine original condition.

Biography:
Born in Italy in 1925, Serge Belloni settled in Paris in 1933. He studied at the École supérieure des Beaux-Arts and held his first exhibition at the age of 21. Throughout his life, he devoted himself to painting, working every day, in all weather, to capture the essence of Paris.

His travels to Holland allowed him to master the techniques of the Flemish masters, which he perfected throughout his career. His works are present in prestigious collections around the world, from Paris to New York, via Milan and Moscow.

Distinctions:
First Prize in Painting at Versailles (1949)
Marie Bashkirtseff Prize (1952)
Silver Medal and Vermilion Medal of the City of Paris (1980)

Collections:
Musée Carnavalet, Paris
Musée CA’ Pesaro, Venice