This oil painting, signed “Davis”, depicts a recognizable view of Montmartre in Paris, with the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur prominently in the background. The style—impressionistic brush strokes, vibrant street life, and warm tones—is common in mid-20th-century Parisian street scene artworks that were mass-produced for tourists and decorative art markets.The name “Davis” is very common, and this signature appears on many similar street scene paintings. •These paintings were often sold in tourist shops or department stores in Europe and the U.S., especially in the 1950s–1970s.
