CHARLES LEVIER (1920–2003)
Les escaliers

This oil on canvas, signed lower left by Charles Levier, depicts a quintessential view of Montmartre, with the dome of the Sacré-Cœur rising prominently in the background. The strong perspective draws the eye along a narrow, lively street that ascends by a flight of steps toward the iconic basilica. Pale-toned façades structure the composition, while a café with a red storefront adds warmth and vitality to the scene.

The elongated, stylized figures—so characteristic of the artist—bring rhythm and modernity to this Parisian setting bathed in soft light. A subtle palette and expressive brushwork convey with sensitivity the charming, animated atmosphere of the Butte Montmartre.

Oil on canvas, titled and signed on the reverse.

Dimensions:

• Framed: 62 x 74 cm

• Unframed: 49 x 60 cm