“Cathédrale d’Albi” - Early 20th-Century Oil on Canvas by A. Baraton - 30" x 24"

Bathed in warm southern light, this early 20th-century oil painting by A. Baraton captures the quiet charm of a sunlit street in Albi, a charming town in the Tarn region of southern France. At the heart of the composition rises the majestic Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, its pale stone towers framed by ochre façades, red tile roofs, and soft shadows that speak of midday stillness.

This iconic view of Albi has long inspired painters for its dramatic perspective and timeless Provençal atmosphere. Executed in oil on canvas and set in a gently distressed carved wood frame, the painting is signed in the lower right and bears a heartfelt handwritten dedication: "à mon vieil ami René, affectueusement" ("to my old friend René, affectionately").

Whether displayed in a hallway, study, or quiet sitting room, this work transports the viewer straight to the sun-washed alleys of southern France, where time slows and every corner holds a sense of quiet beauty.