Eugene Galien-Laloue (1854-1941) Les Halles de Paris, Animees 7.5" x 12" gouache Signed lower left Verso: Texas Art Gallery Sticker. $3,000-5,000 Provenance: Texas Art Gallery, Inc, Dallas, TX, 2003; Present owner, Private Collection, CA. Eugene Galien-Laloue, was a French painter renowned for his vibrant depictions of Parisian cityscapes and rural landscapes. Born in Montmartre, Paris, he developed a passion for art early in life, studying under his father. Galien-Laloue became best known for his paintings of bustling Paris streets during the Belle Époque era, capturing the charm and vitality of the city with meticulous detail. His works often featured iconic Parisian landmarks such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, and the boulevards, populated with horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians and street vendors. Primarily a watercolorist, Galien-Laloue also painted in oils and gouache, using a palette that gave his works a sense of vibrancy and vitality. His ability to capture the play of light and weather across urban and natural landscapes made him a celebrated figure in French art. Galien-Laloue worked under several pseudonyms, including “J. Lievin,” “E. Galiany,” and *“L. Dupuy,” allowing him to produce a prolific body of work while meeting the demand for his art. Today, his paintings are prized for their historical and artistic value, offering a window into the daily life in Paris and the surrounding countryside during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Excellent condition.