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A charming original watercolor and ink painting depicting a classic Parisian street scene, signed in the lower center by the artist 'Nikol.' The composition features a recognizable view of Notre-Dame Cathedral rising dramatically in the background, flanked by quintessential Haussmann-era Parisian buildings, a Morris column (colonne Morris) advertising kiosk with its distinctive onion-domed top, a classic multi-globe iron street lamp, café awnings in red-and-white stripe and teal, and a hotel storefront — all rendered with confident ink linework washed over with luminous watercolor in warm golds, soft greens, and cool lavender-blue sky tones. The technique combines precise pen-and-ink draftsmanship with loose, expressive watercolor washes, a style popular among mid-20th century European street scene artists working in the tradition of Montmartre painters catering to the tourist and gallery market from the 1950s through 1970s. The Morris column, a Parisian advertising pillar introduced in the 19th century, serves as a strong compositional focal point and is a hallmark subject of this genre. The work is presented in a distressed gray-washed wood frame with a cream mat, giving it a rustic yet elegant presentation; the overall framed dimensions appear to be approximately 13 x 16 inches with the image measuring roughly 8 x 10 inches. Condition is Very Good: the watercolor paper shows minor toning consistent with age, there are faint scattered foxing spots visible in the lower foreground area, and the frame shows light surface wear and minor corner scuffs, but the image itself is vivid and unfaded with no tears, punctures, or significant damage noted. A decorative and collectible piece well-suited for French-themed interiors, art collectors, or Francophile buyers in the Denver and Colorado Front Range market.