Rue de Bretagne, en 1908. 3ème arrondissement 1908

Frédéric Houbron painted ‘Rue de Bretagne, en 1908’ with watercolor, giving us a glimpse into the 3rd arrondissement. Imagine Houbron standing there, brush in hand, trying to capture the buzz of Parisian life. You can feel the street's pulse through the washes of color, soft blues and browns that blend together. The buildings lean in, almost like they’re gossiping. Look at how he’s dabbed the paint to suggest movement, figures blurring into one another. It's like a snapshot, but softer, dreamier. I can't help but think about other artists who loved painting city scenes, like the Impressionists, but Houbron's got his own thing going on. There's a sense of intimacy here, a personal connection to the place. Painting is like a conversation across time, and in this piece, he's chatting with the greats, adding his own story to the mix. It feels like a moment suspended, seen through the eyes of someone who really cared about what he was looking at.