Porte St. Martin under Snow | Edouard Cortes | 20th Century 18th Century Objects like the discarded sword

Objects like the discarded sword and pilgrim’s flask emphasize Christ’s path of sacrifice and spiritual journey

representing the will-o'-the-wisp phenomenon

FSC certified

dreamlike vision

suggesting it's his turn

Porte St. Martin under Snow | Edouard Cortes | 20th Century 18th Century Objects like the discarded sworddouard Corts (18821969), Porte Saint Martin under Snow, early 20th century This atmospheric Parisian street scene depicts the Porte Saint Martin enlivened by falling snow and the warm glow of evening lights. Corts employs expressive yet controlled brushwork to suggest the movement of pedestrians, carriages, and omnibuses, while reflections shimmer across the snow dampened street. Balancing urban activity with lyrical mood, the work exemplifies Cortss